Paramount™ Olive Tree

Paramount™ Olive Tree

From the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Paramount ™ has been under evaluation in our region for a few years now and has been thriving. Paramount™ fruit is prized both for its large size and high quality oil.

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 Paramount™ 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: Paramount™ 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: Not bothered by pests or diseases.
USDA Zone: 8