Midnight™ Olive Tree

Midnight™ Olive Tree

From the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Midnight™ Olive Tree has proven itself exceptionally cold hardy and productive in our region. Midnight™ is prized for its large, tasty fruit, which turns jet black as it ripens.

Check out helpful tips with our Olive Growing Guide!

Latin Name: Olea europea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Midnight™ 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: Midnight™ should be hardy to 10F. 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.