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Can You Grow Olive in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Won't grow here

Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.

Plant zones

8a–11b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

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 West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Olive in West Virginia?

Olive trees cannot survive hard freezes and will not grow as perennials in your zone.

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Olives in West Virginia?

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