Home › Olive › Grow in Arkansas
Can You Grow Olive in Arkansas?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
Plant zones
Arkansas last frost
Arkansas 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 Arkansas
Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in Arkansas?
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
What zone is Arkansas?
Arkansas spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Olives in Arkansas?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.