Question

Which area is suitable for growing olives?

Answer 1

Olives are best grown in Mediterranean-type climates, long, warm, dry summers and mild, frost‑free winters and generally do well in USDA hardiness zones about 8–11 (zones 9–11 being ideal; some cold‑tolerant varieties can survive in cooler zones with protection); they require full sun and good air circulation, and prefer well‑drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils (pH roughly 6–8.5) because standing water and cold snaps damage roots and wood, so choose sunny, elevated or sheltered sites (south‑facing slopes and well‑drained soils) and avoid frost pockets; in the U.S. this makes coastal and southern California, southern Arizona, parts of Texas and other warm, low‑frost regions the most suitable areas, though container planting and winter protection can let hobbyists grow olives farther north.