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Can You Grow Olive in New Jersey?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 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 New Jersey
New Jersey has a humid subtropical to continental climate. South Jersey is Zone 7a; North Jersey is Zone 6a-6b. Known for its produce farming — tomatoes, blueberries, cranberries.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Olive in New Jersey?
Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.
What zone is New Jersey?
New Jersey spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a).
When do you plant Olives in New Jersey?
See the planting guide for Olive — timing depends on your exact frost date.