Can You Grow Olive in Yukon?
Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
Plant zones
Yukon last frost
Yukon first frost
Days to harvest
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.
Gardening in Yukon
Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in Yukon?
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
What zone is Yukon?
Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).
When do you plant Olives in Yukon?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.