Premier™ Olive Tree

Premier™ Olive Tree

From the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Premier™ Olive Tree has been under evaluation in our region for a few years now and seems to be thriving very well. Premier ™ Olive Tree is valued for its good crops of very large, tasty fruit.

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 Premier™ 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: Premier™ 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