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Can You Grow Olive in Georgia?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Olive trees grow as perennials here — plant in a sunny well-drained spot and they will thrive for decades.

Plant zones

8a–11b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Olive in Georgia?

Olive trees grow as perennials here — plant in a sunny well-drained spot and they will thrive for decades.

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Olives in Georgia?

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