Harvest Joy Olive Tree ™
From the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Harvest Joy Olive Tree ™ is under evaluation in our region. Harvest Joy ™ is prized for its abundant crops of large, tasty fruit.
Latin Name: Olea europea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Rootstock Description:
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Harvest Joy Olive Tree ™ 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: 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