Mission Olive Tree – Grow Your Own Gourmet Olives

The Mission Olive Tree is the backyard all-star for home growers who want both beauty and bounty. Originally cultivated in California’s historic missions, this iconic variety is prized for its versatility—equally at home pressed into rich, flavorful oil or cured into classic table olives. Picture it anchoring your patio in a handsome container, silvery leaves catching the afternoon light.

Why Gardeners & Foodies Love Mission Olive

• Dual-purpose variety—excellent for both oil production and pickling/table olives
• Smallest pit-to-flesh ratio among common varieties—more olive per bite, less waste
• Naturally high oil content—a top choice for home pressing
• Cold-hardy and adaptable—more resilient in cooler climates than most olive varieties
• Drought-tolerant—low water needs once established
• Container & patio-friendly—stays compact with pruning; works indoors with good light
• Attractive evergreen foliage—silvery-green leaves add Mediterranean charm year-round

Planting & Care

• Hardiness Zones: 8–11 (cold-hardier than most olive varieties)
• Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor, dry soils
• Mature Height: 20–30 ft. in-ground; compact in containers with pruning
• Water: Drought-tolerant once established
• Harvest Time: Fall

What’s Included

Ships as a 2-3 ft. tree grown in a 5-gallon container—established, healthy, and ready to plant or display immediately upon arrival.

Boost Your Harvest

Pair with our Frantoio Olive Tree as a pollinator companion—cross-pollination between varieties significantly increases fruit set and oil yield for both trees.