When to Plant Olive Tree in Florida

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Direct Sow Outdoors

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Based on Miami · Zone 11a

Last frost: Thursday, January 1, 2026

State

Florida

USDA Zones

8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Avg Last Frost

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Cities Covered

520

Florida Planting Schedule by Zone

Florida spans 7 zones — find yours below for the most accurate dates.

Zone	Last Frost	Direct Sow	Example Cities
8b	Sunday, March 15, 2026	Sunday, March 29, 2026	Day, Tallahassee, Argyle
9a	Friday, February 20, 2026	Friday, March 6, 2026	Branford, Bryceville, Callahan
9b	Tuesday, February 10, 2026	Tuesday, February 24, 2026	Orlando, Orange Park, Ponte Vedra Beach
10a	Sunday, January 25, 2026	Sunday, February 8, 2026	Orlando, Daytona Beach, Port Orange
10b	Thursday, January 15, 2026	Thursday, January 29, 2026	Miami, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines
11a	Thursday, January 1, 2026	Thursday, January 15, 2026	Miami, Miami Beach, Key Biscayne
11b	Thursday, January 1, 2026	Thursday, January 15, 2026	Long Key, Islamorada, Key West

Dates based on average last frost. Check your local forecast before planting.

🌿 About Olive Tree

Scientific Name Olea europaea

Days to Maturity 1825 days

Sun Full Sun (6-8 hours)

Water Low (drought tolerant)

Spacing 240" apart

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Growing Olive Tree in Florida: Complete Guide

Olive Tree (Olea europaea) is a crop that grows best when sown directly in the garden. In Florida, the right time to direct sow is around Thursday, January 15, 2026, once soil temperatures are consistently warm enough for germination.

Because Florida stretches across 7 USDA hardiness zones (8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b), planting windows can shift by as much as six to eight weeks from one end of the state to the other. Gardeners in the warmer southern zones can start earlier, while those in cooler northern zones should wait until the zone table above shows their last frost has passed.

With 1825 days to maturity, Olive Tree fits comfortably within Florida's growing season in most zones. In the warmest parts of the state, a second planting later in the season may be possible.

Olive Tree requires full sun (6-8 hours) and low (drought tolerant) moisture. Most of Florida receives adequate sunlight during the growing season, though gardeners in humid eastern regions should watch for fungal issues and ensure good air circulation.

For the most precise planting dates tailored to your exact location, enter your ZIP code on our planting calendar or use the zone table above to find the schedule for your area of Florida.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Olive Tree in Florida?

In Florida, direct sow Olive Tree outdoors around Thursday, January 15, 2026. Florida spans zones 8b–11b, so gardeners in warmer zones can plant earlier.

What is the last frost date in Florida?

Florida spans 7 USDA zones (8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b), so last frost dates vary by region. Day, Tallahassee, Argyle (8b) sees frost until around Sunday, March 15, 2026, while Long Key, Islamorada, Key West (11b) is frost-free much earlier.

How long does Olive Tree take to grow in Florida?

Olive Tree takes about 1825 days from transplant (or direct sow) to harvest. In Florida's longer-season zones, a second planting in late summer may be possible.

What USDA zones does Florida cover for Olive Tree?

Florida includes zones 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. Olive Tree grows well across all of these zones with adjusted timing — use the zone table above to find the right dates for your part of the state.

Find Precise Dates for Your City

Select a city for exact planting dates based on local frost records.

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