Mission Olive Tree
Your Plants are Guaranteed
Your Plants are Guaranteed
Your plants are guaranteed to arrive happy & healthy with our 1 Year Limited Warranty. Your order will arrive healthy and stay healthy while they adapt to your climate. If not, just call us at (704) 443-8256.
Free Shipping on All Orders
Free Shipping on All Orders
Free shipping on all orders. Your plants will ship out the next business day... expertly packed so that your plants will arrive happy and healthy!
How We Ship Your Plants
Ordering live plants online should feel exciting, not stressful! We only ship healthy, well-rooted trees and plants!
Beware- not all plant nurseries are the same! Others can cut corners to save money:
- We never ship bareroot plants
- We never cut roots to fit into a small box
- We always ship plants with healthy, developed roots so they establish faster at your home
- We focus on plant health first- not minimizing shipping costs
A strong root system is the foundation for long-term success, and we believe your plant should arrive ready to thrive- not struggling to recover from shortcuts.
How we Select Your Plants
Once you place your order, our nursery team selects your plant and inspects it to make sure it meets our quality standards. Every plant we ship is chosen for:
- Strong health and vibrant foliage
- A well-developed root system
- Correct sizing based on your order
We take pride in sending plants that are ready to succeed when they arrive at your home. We try our best to exceed your expectations!
Once your plants are selected, we give them a drink of water before their journey. Then, we wrap each plant's roots up in a plastic bag, so that they do not dry out during shipping.
Carefully Packed & Protected
Live plants can’t be packed like ordinary boxes, so we do it differently.
Your plant is carefully secured inside a strong shipping box to protect it while traveling. Packaging may include:
- Support materials for stability
- Protection around the pot and roots
- Reinforced boxing for added protection
For larger trees, we use oversize boxes designed to safely accommodate the size and structure of your plant during shipping.
Sometimes, you will receive multiple plants inside a box. This is helpful because it can evenly distribute the weight throughout the box, which helps keeps the plants safe and secure throughout delivery.
Fast & Reliable with FedEx
Most Nationwide Plants orders ship with FedEx. Over the years, we’ve found FedEx to be the best carrier for live plants, especially larger items, because:
- They deliver quickest across the country
- They are the most gentle with live plants
- Faster transit means less plant stress
Once your order ships, we will email you tracking information so you can follow your delivery from our nursery to your doorstep.
We ship Monday through Friday. Most orders ship the next business day, unless you request a custom shipping date.
Multiple Nursery Locations
We ship from multiple locations across the country, including both the East Coast and West Coast. This allows us to:
- Deliver faster in more regions
- Reduce time in transit for your plants
- Ship large items more efficiently
How We Measure Your Trees
We measure tree height from the soil line, not including the pot.
That means when you order a 5-6 ft. tree, you’re getting a tree that is 5-6 ft. tall above the soil, not “including the container.” This gives you a good idea of what to expect when your trees arrive, and what they will look like when they are in the ground.
After Your Plants Arrive
It’s completely normal for a plant to look slightly different after shipping. Your plant has been traveling in a box, so you may notice:
- Minor leaf drop
- Soil that shifted slightly in the pot
- Temporary drooping from being in a darker environment
In most cases, your plant perks up quickly once it’s unboxed, watered (if needed), and placed in the proper environment.
Unboxing Your Plants
When your plants arrive, we recommend:
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Open carefully (avoid cutting into foliage)
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Remove all packing materials
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Check soil moisture (If the soil feels dry, give it a thorough watering)
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Let the plant recover (Give it a little fresh air after shipping)
If you ever have questions or concerns, we’re happy to help!
Our 30-Day Plant Promise
We stand behind every order we ship with our 30-Day Plant Promise.
If your plant dies within 30 days of delivery, we will replace it or refund it. We’ve found that if there are ever issues, they typically show up in the first 30 days- so this guarantee gives our customers real peace of mind.
If anything doesn’t look right, contact us and we’ll help you troubleshoot quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you ship bare-root plants?
No. We ship in soil with an established root system for the best success after delivery.
How fast will my order ship?
Most orders ship the next business day, unless you request a custom ship date.
Will my plant survive shipping?
Yes. Plants are resilient when packed correctly and shipped quickly. Our process is designed to protect your plant throughout transit.
What if my plant arrives droopy?
This is usually temporary from being in a dark box. Unbox promptly, check moisture, and allow time to adjust. If you’re concerned, reach out—we’re here to help.
Want Bigger Plants?
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The Mission Olive Tree thrives in Zones Indoors (zones 8-11 outdoors) 
If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Mission Olive Tree. |
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| Your Growing Zone | ||
| Recommended Zones | Indoors (zones 8-11 outdoors) | |
| Mature Height | 20-30 ft. | |
| Mature Width | 15-18 ft. | |
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| Sunlight | Full Sun | |
| Botanical Name | Olea europaea ‘Mission’ | |
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The Mission Olive Tree thrives in Zones Indoors (zones 8-11 outdoors)
If you live in the green area above, we recommend the Mission Olive Tree. |
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| Your Growing Zone | |
| Recommended Zones | Indoors (zones 8-11 outdoors) |
| Mature Height | 20-30 ft. |
| Mature Width | 15-18 ft. |
| Cannot Ship To | |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name | Olea europaea ‘Mission’ |
Description
Description
Mission Olive Tree: Classic California Olive for Fruit, Oil, and Evergreen Beauty
Bring Mediterranean style and homegrown harvests to your landscape with the Mission Olive Tree. This classic California olive is valued for both its fruit and its beauty, making it a great choice for edible gardens, sunny courtyards, patios, and warm-climate landscapes.
Mission Olive Trees produce medium-sized olives that can be picked green for a milder flavor or allowed to ripen dark for a richer taste. The fruit can be cured for eating or pressed for flavorful olive oil.
Why You'll Love the Mission Olive Tree
Great for Table Olives and Oil: Mission olives can be cured for eating or used to make rich, fruity olive oil.
Self-Fertile: One Mission Olive Tree can produce fruit on its own, so you do not need a second variety for pollination.
Cold Hardy for an Olive: Mission is one of the more cold-tolerant olive varieties and performs well in many warm and mild climates.
Drought Tolerant Once Established: Mature trees handle heat and dry weather well with less frequent watering.
Evergreen Foliage: Narrow gray-green leaves with silvery undersides add year-round color and texture.
Long-Lived: Olive trees can remain productive and beautiful for many years with proper care.
What Do Mission Olives Taste Like?
Mission Olives are known for a rich, mellow flavor after they are properly cured. Green fruit has a milder taste, while fully ripened dark olives develop a deeper flavor.
The fruit can also be pressed for oil with a fruity flavor and a light peppery finish.
Grow Olives for Fresh Curing or Homemade Oil
Mission is a true dual-purpose olive tree. You can harvest the fruit at different stages depending on how you want to use it.
Green Olives: Pick earlier in the season for a firmer texture and milder cured flavor.
Dark Olives: Allow the fruit to ripen longer for a richer flavor when cured.
Olive Oil: Ripe Mission olives can also be pressed to make flavorful oil.
Does the Mission Olive Tree Need a Pollinator?
No. Mission Olive is self-fertile, so one tree can set fruit on its own.
This makes it a good choice for smaller yards, patios, and other spaces where you may only have room for one olive tree.
Beautiful Silver-Green Evergreen Foliage
The Mission Olive Tree is attractive even when it is not producing fruit. Its narrow leaves are gray-green on top with silvery undersides that catch the light and move in the wind.
This soft silver color gives the tree a classic Mediterranean look and pairs well with stone, gravel, lavender, rosemary, and other drought-tolerant plants.
Where to Plant a Mission Olive Tree
Edible Landscapes: Grow it for both attractive evergreen foliage and useful fruit.
Mediterranean Gardens: Its silver leaves and graceful shape fit perfectly with warm, dry landscape designs.
Screening: Allow the tree to grow larger for evergreen height and structure.
Courtyards: Keep it pruned to create a smaller ornamental tree in a sunny outdoor space.
Patio Containers: Young trees can grow in large outdoor pots with excellent drainage.
Mission Olive Tree Sun and Soil Needs
Sunlight: Plant your Mission Olive Tree in full sun for the strongest growth and best fruit production.
Soil: Olive trees prefer well-drained soil and can handle lean or rocky ground. Avoid wet areas where water stays around the roots.
Watering: Water regularly while the tree is becoming established. Once mature, Mission Olive becomes much more drought tolerant.
A Tough Tree for Warm, Dry Landscapes
Mission Olive performs especially well in areas with hot, dry summers. Once established, it can handle periods of drought better than many common fruit trees.
It is also considered one of the more cold-tolerant olive varieties and is commonly grown in USDA Zones 8–11.
How Big Does a Mission Olive Tree Grow?
When allowed to grow naturally, a Mission Olive Tree can reach about 20 to 30 feet tall over time.
Regular pruning can keep it smaller for courtyards, patios, borders, and other landscapes where you want a more controlled size.
Easy Care With Long-Term Rewards
Mission Olive Trees are tough and adaptable once established. Give them plenty of sun, excellent drainage, and enough room for the roots to grow.
Light pruning can help control size, improve shape, and make harvesting easier.
A Classic Olive Tree With Beauty and Purpose
If you want an olive tree with self-fertile fruit, table and oil uses, drought tolerance, evergreen foliage, and classic Mediterranean style, Mission Olive is an excellent choice.
Plant a Mission Olive Tree and enjoy silver-green beauty, homegrown olives, and a timeless landscape tree that can reward you for decades.