Fl. Though not the best looking tree when it goes un-groomed since the trunk can start to look pretty shaggy, it can however survive temperatures down to … I have a question. Lemons are going to be easier than grapefruits though (Grapefruits can get very tall, where as Lemons are more "bushy".) many olives are planted on hills so that cooler air does not settle round them (like a valley would.) Growing Trees in Zone 8 With an average minimum winter temperature between 10 and 20 F. (-12 and -7 C.), USDA zone 8 can’t support trees that are frost sensitive. E.g. However, sweet cherries are not reliable beyond zone 5. Would fig trees grow well in south Georgia? Olive trees are long-lived trees native to the warm Mediterranean region. Olea is a genus of 34 species of small evergreen trees or shrubs whose most famous and most commonly grown member is the Olive Tree (Olea europea). Answer: A lot of the hard fruits like apricots and apples, require cooler temperatures. (Latin: Carya ovata), Hazelnut zones 4-9 – Grows to about 12 feet (4m) tall, yields fruit in September to October. Gardeners in colder climates must grow olive trees in a greenhouse or containers that can be moved indoors during winter. I live in the Sierra foothills, the or hard will be at about 1950 ft. South facing 7 - 10% slope, mineralized soil, water disappears immediately. I've put together this list for those interested in beginning to research an orchard or fruit tree grove. This is one of the earliest fruiting varieties! Answer: Yes, they should grow in 8b, and I need to research further to add them. This process is referred to as vernalization. Fruit is ripened and ready to pick by November. (self-fertile) (Latin: Citrus sinensis), Clementine Tangerine (Fina Sodea) zones 8B-10 – Must be cross-pollinated to avoid seeds in fruit, fruits are harvested in winter. Olive trees can be grown outdoors in USDA Plant Hardiness Zones 8 and above. We live on a salt marsh. The trees are often planted as a landscape tree around pools for that tropical look and to shade patios. Persian lime? Question: Will pomegranate trees grow in zone 8B Florida? DowntroddenInDC (author) from Houston, TX on February 25, 2019: Thanks for adding - will update! Question: What about planting zones for Dwarf Fig trees? You can leave comments below or send me a message directly. Part of the hickory family. Most important is to ensure that transitions are slow. For example, both ‘Arbequina” and “Arbosana” are small cultivars, topping out at some 5 feet (1.5 m.) tall. (self-fertile) (Latin: Citrus floridana), Red Rio Grapefruit zones 8B-10 – Grows normally to 20 feet (6m) tall, but can reach as high as 50 feet (15m) tall. Question: Can I plant a Jacaranda tree in zone 8? Acclimation is the botanical term to describe this. So 8B should be suitable. (self-fertile) (Latin: Citrus pardisi). (Latin: Olea europaea), Mid Sweet Orange zones 8B-10 – Grows to about 35 feet (10m) tall, fruits are harvested in winter. When you think about an olive tree, you probably imagine it growing somewhere hot and dry, like southern Spain or Greece.These beautiful trees that produce such delicious fruits are not just for the hottest climates though. Good luck! The U.S. Department of Agriculture designates areas as zone 8a if the average coldest winter temperature is 10 degrees F. (-12 C.) and zone 8b if the lowest temperature is 20 degrees F. (-7 C.). Determination of cold hardiness is not an exact science. Answer: Yep, looks like they will grow in zones 7 to 10. There are varieties of cold hardy olive trees, including zone 7 olive trees that thrive in regions you might not have expected to be olive-friendly. Fruit is ripened and ready to pick by November. It is a popular Italian olive variety known for its high oil content. ‘Koroneiki’ is another potential tree for the list of zone 8 olive trees. Note all parts of the tree, but the fruit, is slightly toxic. Red Limes are a cross between a mandarin and a Rangpur Lime, and can be grown in zone 8a --- that means 10-15° for mature trees! (needs Pineapple Pear to pollinate) (Latin: Pyrus communis), Olive zones 8A- 11 - Grows to 20 feet (6m) tall, although typically shorter. I have had a satsuma orange, it did.well down to 20 degrees, below that it froze back, but because well established it came back. Olive trees need a minimum of six hours of full sunshine daily. However, looking at Central AZ, it looks like it can range from 6 to 9a. (Latin: Laurus nobilis), Cold Hardy Banana Tree zones 5-11 - Grows to a height of about 15 feet (5m) tall, including leaves. It can get down to 15 degrees F. Will the trees listed for 8b work for this area, especially the citrus? Crops tend to alternate crop yield (e.g. My interest is to grow lemons and grapefruit but my space is limited. You can find hardy olive trees in commerce that will thrive in USDA zone 8. (Latin: Castanea mollissima), Hardy Pecan zones 5-9 - Can grow to 130 feet (40m) tall and sometimes rarely past 144 feet (44m) tall, yields fruit mid-October and can live and yield fruit for up to 300 years. This occurs naturally when autumn slowly turns into winter. Getting your olive tree used to the cold is a long process. Some varieties, including Alocasia gagaena, A. odora, Colocasia nancyana, and Colocasia “Black Magic,” are hardy in zone 8 and can be kept in the ground over the winter; others should be dug up in fall and replanted in spring. Beaked Yucca. The range is so big, in fact, that it’s impossible to cover every species. They also require some 300 to 1,000 hours of chill to bear fruit, depending on the cultivar. Both ‘Koroneiki’ and ‘Arbequina’ fruit fairly quickly, after about three years. Also, I've heard many animals don't like the smell of coffee grounds. Can produce fruit at a very young age, even when only 1' high! Several cold hardy olive trees are grown in America today and are evergreen, surviving snow and ice in USDA zones 7, 8, and 9. I am amending the soil, the Orchard will be irrigated by spring water from the upper part of the property, supplemented by well water if necessary. Both thrive in USDA zone 8b, but may not make it in zone 8a if temperatures dip below 10 degrees F. (-12 C.). There are two varieties of apple trees that will do well in this zone as well- Anna apple, which is an Israeli variety, and Golden Dorset. Answer: Yes, pomegranate trees will grow in zones 7 to 10. You’ll also need to be attentive to chill hours and zone 8 olive care. In general, however, we at Olive Tree Growers cannot concur with claims that olive trees can thrive in USDA zones 7b or lower and 8a can be questionable, depending upon the particular winter and the particular location. As far, as trying to protect them, are you able to put up wind breaks to shield them more? Olives need long warm summers of at least 80 F. (27 C.), along with cool night temperatures of 35-50 F. (2-10 C.) in order to set flower buds. (needs Orlando Tangelo to pollinate) (Latin: Citrus reticulata), Orlando Tangelo zones 8B-10 - Must be cross-pollinated to avoid seeds in fruit, fruits are harvested in winter. He is located in Houston, TX (zone 8B.). Thank you! (self-fertile) (Latin: Malus domestica), Maroon Crabapple zone 7-8B – Grown as cross-pollination source for orchard, fruit is not palatable when raw. Some of the cultivars for zone 8 olive trees are quite a bit smaller than the massive trees you may have seen. Any olive varieties recommended for my area have to be able to handle not just cold weather but extremely fast temperature fluctuations. I inherited a small Kumquat tree with fruit and a FUYU Persimmon tree loaded with fruit which I just picked. We were definitely in the teens for those. (needs Clementine Tangerine to pollinate) (Latin: Citrus tangelo), Meyer Lemon zones 8B-10 – Grows to about 10 feet (3m) tall, fruits are harvested in winter.