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Olive trees #432973
Asked October 27, 2017, 1:24 PM EDT
County Oregon
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So, unless you intend to bring your trees into a room or structure, it will be too cold outside for them to live. As the above source indicates,
"Growing them as houseplants or in containers that must be brought indoors in winter can be difficult. When containers are brought indoors for winter, they should be placed in cool conditions (40-50 degrees F). Trees need at least two months of sub-50 degree F. winter temperatures in order to produce flowers."
These plants are native to the Mediterranean area, with conditions substantially different from Central Oregon. And, if you're thinking of bringing the pots in during the winter, remember that, under ideal conditions, these trees grow to 30 feet tall. You're going to need a crane! But, good luck! Hope this is helpful information.
With us being in the Willamette Valley and not central Oregon could you re answer the question