Bountiful™ Olive Tree

Bountiful™ Olive Tree

A new and promising variety from the Nikita Botanic Garden, Bountiful™ Olive! This one has proven very cold hardy in our PNW region. It is prized for its bountiful crops of flavorful, early ripening fruit that can be brined or pressed into an aromatic oil.

Check out helpful tips with our Olive Growing Guide!

Latin Name: Olea europaea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Rootstock Description: Bountiful™ is grown on its on roots.
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Bountiful™ with another variety as we are not sure about its pollination requirements. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart. You can assist pollination by moving pollen from flower to flower with a small brush.
Hardiness: Bountiful™ should be hardy to 10 F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting.
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October – November.
Yield: 20+ lbs
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 8
Sunset Western Zone: 8, 9, 11-24, H1, H2.
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed.