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Can You Grow Olive in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.

Plant zones

8a–11b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

Perennial

About Olive

Olive trees are drought-tolerant long-lived and thrive in poor soil — once established they need very little attention.

Plant in the most well-drained sunny spot available. Drought-tolerant once established. Can be grown in containers in cold zones — bring indoors before hard frost. Need two trees or a self-fertile variety for fruit.

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Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Olive in Northwest Territories?

Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Olives in Northwest Territories?

See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.