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Can You Grow Olive in Michigan?
US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a
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 Michigan
Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in Michigan?
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
What zone is Michigan?
Michigan spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).
When do you plant Olives in Michigan?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.