2007-02-14 12:30:47 · 5 answers · asked by azstickartist 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Oh absolutely! My Grandparents used to have three varieties in their yard in Chandler when I was a kid. They require more water than native trees but less than peach or apple trees. In fact olives are VERY hardy and disease resistant. They did as well as my Grandparents citrus trees in the summer. They also bloom very nicely too! :D
2007-02-14 12:43:39 · answer #1 · answered by Jade Orchid 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, for lower deserts 0 - 2,000 ft. elevations I suggest the Wilsonii fruitless olive tree. Its characteristis are 25' -35' equal in height and spread.They are thornless, pest free and long lived. Olive trees will not tolerate cold harsh winters.They are shallow rooted and do not like wet soils. They are drought tolerant.
2007-02-15 05:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by silvergrey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tuscon, Phoenix and their surrounding areas; the Low Desert is perfect.
I would not try them in Prescott, Flagstaff or Payson; the High Desert is too cold.
2007-02-14 15:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Emmaean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
THEY HAVE THICK LEATHERLY TYPE LEAVES AND OUR KNOWN TO BE WATER CONSERVERS. THEY ARE ABLE TO RETAIN MORE MOISTURE WHERE OTHER TREES GIVE OFF MORE WATER VAPOR LOST THROUGH THE PROCESS OF TRANSPIRATION. I WOULD THINK THEY WOULD GROW IN ARIZONA IF THEY WERE WATERED OCCASIONALLY.
2007-02-14 12:39:55 · answer #4 · answered by RONALD D S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i dont thinnk so becasue arizona is hot and olives grow in damp breezy places
2007-02-14 12:33:59 · answer #5 · answered by D.d. :) 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋