Olive

The oldest olive tree in the world is located in the village of Ano Vouves of Kissamos in Chania, Crete. The ancient tree is 3000… Read More »What Is The Oldest Living Olive Tree?

Why Do Olive Trees Cost So Much? One of the main reasons an olive tree can cost thousands is that they are difficult to ship… Read More »Why Are Olive Trees So Expensive?

The oldest olive tree is more than 2000 years old – olive trees have an average life span between 400 and 600 years. The Olive… Read More »Can An Olive Tree Live Over 2000 Years?

USDA Hardiness Zones indicate the regions where different types of plants thrive across the country based on minimum relative winter temperatures. If planted outdoors, Arbequina… Read More »Can You Grow Olive Trees In Zone 8?

They will grow in climate zones 10 and 11 (see map below). Some varieties are hardy enough for zone 9 or even 8. Temperatures below… Read More »How Far North Can Olive Trees Grow?

While there are no zone 6 olive cultivars, if you still want to try growing olive trees in zone 6, the most cold-hardy include: Arbequina.… Read More »What Is The Most Cold Hardy Olive?

So, yes, absolutely, trees can grow back if there is only a stump left. When olive trees are about 2,000 years old, they stop producing… Read More »Will An Olive Tree Grow Back From A Stump?

How Do You Revive An Olive Tree? Check soil moisture. Soil test for nutrients and amend as needed. Clear weeds around your tree. Create a… Read More »How Do I Revive My Olive Tree?

Did you know that 70% of olive oil is actually fake? That’s more than two-thirds of olive oils on the shelves at your local supermarket.… Read More »Are Some Olive Oils Fake?

Buy only olive oil labeled “extra virgin.” Other words like “pure”, “light”, “authentic”, or even “cold-pressed” are meaningless and have no official industry definition. Pay… Read More »Which Olive Oils Are Not Adulterated?