Olive Tree Plant. Olive trees should be two years old and be planted as follows: • place drip irrigation emitters right next to the tree trunk if planting in the late spring when weather can get hot.
If you wish to grow olive trees in a cold environment, consider a greenhouse. Recently, the olive genome has been fully sequenced. Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 9 to 11, live longer (about 1500 years), and survive harsh weather conditions, including dry conditions and drought.