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Can You Grow Olive in Colorado?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
Plant zones
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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 Colorado
Colorado has a semi-arid mountain climate with intense sunshine and low humidity. Front Range cities like Denver are Zone 5-6; higher elevations are Zones 3-4.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in Colorado?
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
What zone is Colorado?
Colorado spans USDA Zone 5b (3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).
When do you plant Olives in Colorado?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.