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Can You Grow Olive in Delaware?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a
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 Delaware
Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in Delaware?
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
What zone is Delaware?
Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).
When do you plant Olives in Delaware?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.