Another olive from the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Seascape Olive Tree has been under evaluation in our region for a few years and we are happy to say that it is growing exceptionally well. Seascape Olive Tree is prized for it good crops of large, tasty fruit, good for making delicious green or black Olives.

Latin Name: Olea europea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Seascape with another variety as we are not sure about its pollination requirements. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart. You can assist pollination by moving pollen from flower to flower with a small brush.
Hardiness: Seascape should be hardy to 10F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October – November
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 8
Sunset Western Zone: 8, 9, 11-24, H1, H2

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Another new and promising variety from the Nikita Botanical Garden, Black Pearl has been under evaluation in our region and continues to grow exceptionally well. Black Pearl Olive Tree is prized for its tasty, early ripening fruit, great for making both green and black Olives.

Latin Name: Olea europaea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Black Pearl with another variety like Star of Crimea as we are not sure about its pollination requirements. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart. You can assist pollination by moving pollen from flower to flower with a small brush.
Hardiness: Hardy to 10F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October – November
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 8

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From the Nikita Botanic Garden in Yalta, Ukraine, Universal Olive Tree is under evaluation in our region. Universal Olive Tree fruit is valued for both its large size and high oil content.

Latin Name: Olea europaea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Universal with another variety as we are not sure about its pollination requirements. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart. You can assist pollination by moving pollen from flower to flower with a small brush.
Hardiness: Universal should be hardy to 10F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 12-15 ft. in height
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October – November
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 8
Sunset Western Zone: 8, 9, 11-24, H1, H2

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A new and promising variety from the Nikita Botanic Garden, Star of Crimea Olive Tree has been under evaluation in our region for a few years now and has been doing great.  Star of Crimea Olive Tree is prized for its flavorful, early ripening fruit.

Latin Name: Olea europaea
Site and Soil: Olives like a warm, protected location with 1/2 day to full sun and well drained soil.
Pollination Requirements: We recommend planting Star of Crimea with another variety like Black Pearl as we are not sure about its pollination requirements. Olives are wind pollinated and should be planted no more than 20 ft. apart. You can assist pollination by moving pollen from flower to flower with a small brush.
Hardiness: Star of Crimea should be hardy to 10F. or below.
Bearing Age: 2-3 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 8-10 ft. in height
Bloom Time: May
Ripening Time: October – November
Yield: 20+ lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Our Olives have not been bothered by pests or diseases
USDA Zone: 8
Sunset Western Zone: 8, 9, 11-24, H1, H2
Sunset Northeast Zone: Not listed

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