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When to Plant Olive Tree in Hickory, North Carolina (28601)

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

ZIP Code

28601

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Sow Olive Tree directly outdoors 2 weeks after your last frost date — it needs warm soil.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Olea europaea
Days to Maturity 1825 days
Mature Height 120-300"
Spread 180"

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun (6-8 hours)

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Water

Low (drought tolerant)

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Spacing

240" apart

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Planting Depth

6" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 30-60 days

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Growing Olive Tree in Zone 8a

Olive Tree (Olea europaea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Hickory, North Carolina, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should direct sow seeds around Friday, April 3, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Olive Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.