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When to Plant Olive Tree in Kotzebue, Alaska (99752)

Location

Kotzebue, Alaska

ZIP Code

99752

USDA Zone

2b

Last Frost

Thursday, May 28, 2026

๐Ÿ“… Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Thursday, June 11, 2026

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

๐ŸŒฟ Plant Details

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

โ˜€๏ธ 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 2b

Olive Tree (Olea europaea) is a popular garden vegetable. In Kotzebue, Alaska, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 2b, you should direct sow seeds around Thursday, June 11, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Thursday, May 28, 2026. Olive Tree grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.