Olive Trees For Sale

Paul’s Nursery grows healthy, grafted olive trees ready for hassle-free backyard planting in Clermont, FL and across Central Florida neighborhoods.

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The Best Olive Trees Nursery in Clermont, FL

Paul’s Nursery has been part of Central Florida growing tradition for more than 125 years, and olive trees have grown into a unique pick for homeowners wanting Mediterranean character in the landscape. The team focuses on olive varieties that thrive in the Florida climate and produce fruit suited to the region. Every olive tree is grafted onto established rootstock, which means fruit production starts much sooner than seed-grown alternatives. Customers in Clermont rely on the team for honest guidance on variety, placement, and yard conditions before any tree leaves the lot. The buying process stays hassle-free from start to finish because an experienced crew handles every step. Free estimates fold delivery and expert planting into one transparent quote with no hidden fees. Trees arrive in the same healthy condition they had on the property, and a knowledgeable team member installs them right in your yard. Honest recommendations shape every conversation, even when that means suggesting a different variety than the one you walked in asking about. Family ownership means the people growing the trees often handle the delivery and planting themselves. Every olive tree comes straight from the state-inspected greenhouse to your home. The team stays available by phone or text long after the planting day. Buying an olive tree here is a decision that pays off across many years.

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John De Vivo
John De Vivo
April 29, 2026

I had a great experience working with Paul’s Nursery from start to finish. They helped me select several fruit trees and handled the installation, and the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and clearly cared about doing the job right. The trees were healthy, well-planted, and everything was done with attention to detail. I highly recommend Paul’s Nursery to anyone looking for quality fruit trees and reliable installation.

Dlx3k
Dlx3k
December 16, 2023

It saddens me to come to this page and see only 4 stars for this stellar business. It almost makes me wonder if the reviewers left their review on the wrong page. I experienced exactly zero of the negative experiences described in some of these reviews. I responded to their ad on facebook and was pleasantly surprised every step of the way! Communication was prompt, professional, respectful, courteous, and most certainly not aggressive. The staff was extraordinarily accommodating, going out on a limb (See what I did there?) to ensure my satisfaction. I purchased a Persian Lime tree from them. They delivered AND planted it at no additional charge – and I live over FIFTY MILES from their site! Upon delivery, the tree was already laden with fruit! This was a birthday gift for my sister. Growing up in Northern Michigan, she would have never dreamed that one day she would have a lime tree in her backyard. THANK you, Shelsea, Paul & staff for taking my sister’s Florida Dreams to the next level. We will definitely see you again!!!

Kathy Powell
Kathy Powell
March 8, 2022

For Christmas 2020 I bought my wife 5 citrus trees from Paul's Nursery. He picked out some very good trees, whenever I had a question he would walk me through it. Normally the first year you get very few pieces of fruit. Because of the quality of Paul's trees and his help after sale this is the first years crop.Pictures of our trees as of Christmas 2021.

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Iraida lopez-king
October 27, 2020

They have a good variety on citrus plants and others. Already made appointment for them to give us Free estimate and advice. By the way, the business is open today.

Skip Todd
Skip Todd
July 9, 2020

They were fast did a GREAT Job and my yard is green again. Thanks

Sharon Hehir
Sharon Hehir
April 5, 2020

They did a great job replacing my front bushes that got cut down by accident from the power lines tree trimmers but now I have beautiful new bushes. Paul was very nice and will return phone calls or text you back he won’t leave you hanging, I definitely recommend them and will tell anyone who asks

Mary Pead
Mary Pead
December 17, 2018

This Nursery does not look beautiful from the road however, they have a huge selection and they are willing to get whatever you need from one of their other nurseries throughout the state. At this particular location they carry a lot of cold-hardy plants and many varieties of fruit and citrus. The prices are far below what you would find at other locations in the area. The owners entire family is in the nursery business throughout the state. He was raised doing this he has a large knowledge of plants for this area. I am told they also do pavers, landscaping, and irrigation.

Olive Trees Delivery In Central Florida

Paul’s Nursery proudly sells Olive Trees to homeowners across Clermont, Winter Garden, The Villages, Groveland, and surrounding Central Florida communities. We deliver Olive Trees and include expert planting labor with every order, so the entire process stays hassle-free from start to finish. See our delivery locations to learn more about the areas where we help homeowners with their Olive Trees:

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Why Buy Olive Trees

Olive trees give Central Florida homeowners one of the most distinctive Mediterranean additions available for a backyard. The silvery-green foliage adds a striking texture and color that few other landscape trees offer. Homeowners enjoy olive trees as both ornamental landscape features and as productive fruit trees. The trees produce small fruit that can be cured for eating after the right processing. Spring brings small fragrant flowers that attract pollinators in modest numbers. The slow, graceful growth habit and characteristic gnarled trunks create a centerpiece in any landscape. Olive trees handle the Florida heat and sandy soil better than many other fruit trees. Property value often climbs when distinctive, established trees become part of the yard.

Variety choice plays a real role in the long-term success of an olive tree planting. Arbequina, Mission, Manzanillo, and Koroneiki all perform well across the Central Florida service area. Arbequina is one of the most popular choices for home growers thanks to its compact size and self-fertile nature. Mission produces larger fruit and has been grown in warm climates for centuries with proven reliability. Manzanillo delivers classic table olives with thick flesh and good flavor when cured. Koroneiki is widely grown for oil and produces small, intensely flavored fruit. Each variety has its own peak harvest window and growth habit. The team at Paul’s Nursery walks through each option in plain language.

Grafted olive trees offer a major head start over seed-grown alternatives. Every olive tree on the lot is grafted onto established rootstock, which means fruit production starts much sooner than seed-grown trees. Seed-grown olives can take many years before producing edible fruit, and the quality stays unpredictable. Larger nursery trees fill in their canopies faster than smaller ones, so the size at purchase affects how quickly you see results. The grafting method also locks in the parent variety’s traits, including fruit size, oil content, and harvest timing. That predictability removes the mystery from buying an olive tree. Customers know exactly what they are taking home before the tree ever leaves the lot. Every tree on the property meets the same standard.

The hassle-free delivery and expert planting service is what sets Paul’s Nursery apart from typical nursery experiences. Loading a heavy potted olive tree into a regular vehicle rarely ends well for the tree or the car. The Paul’s Nursery crew handles the entire transport and installation with the right equipment and steady hands. An experienced team member comes to your yard, picks the right spot with you, digs the hole, plants the tree at the correct depth, and waters it in. Homeowners do not have to lift a shovel or worry about doing it wrong. Free estimates cover the full delivery and expert planting job before the work starts. Customers know the exact cost ahead of time, with no surprises tacked on later. That straightforward approach reflects how the nursery has operated since the beginning.

Stock quality sits at the heart of what Paul’s Nursery offers. Each olive tree comes straight out of the state-inspected greenhouse and into your yard with no middle handoff. That short path keeps every tree in peak condition. The growing team watches the trees daily and catches anything that needs attention well before delivery. Watering, feeding, and inspection follow a steady rhythm throughout the year. Customers receive a tree raised under attentive care from the very beginning. The healthy start makes a real difference in how the tree settles into a new yard.

Care after planting stays simpler than many homeowners expect, especially because the tree was professionally installed from the start. Olive trees in Central Florida need consistent water during the first growing season, then become some of the most drought-tolerant fruit trees available once established. Light pruning shapes the canopy and gives the tree its signature open structure. Olive-friendly fertilizer goes down a few times each year on a schedule the team can outline. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide makes maintenance far easier and the tree easier to manage. Olive trees grow slowly compared to most fruit trees, which fits well into smaller yards. The team stays available by phone or text for any follow-up questions along the way.

Working with Paul’s Nursery means working with the people who actually grow the trees they sell and install. That direct relationship is hard to find at big-box garden centers or generic landscape suppliers. Each olive tree has a known history on the property, including its feeding schedule and health checks. Questions get answered by someone who walked past that exact row earlier in the day. Pricing reflects the quality of the trees and the included expert services without unnecessary markup. Repeat customers come back because the trees they bought years ago continue to thrive. New customers find a nursery that treats them with respect and patience. The olive tree you choose today becomes a long-term feature of your yard, planted by experts who care about how it grows.

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See Our Other Fruit Trees For Sale

Paul’s Nursery offers more than just Olive Trees for homeowners throughout Clermont, The Villages, and surrounding Central Florida areas. Explore our additional fruit tree varieties below:

Buy Olive Trees Online By Seeing Our Clermont Stock

The online stock page lets you scroll through current olive tree availability from any device, day or night. Photos show real trees from the property rather than catalog images. Variety names appear clearly so you can compare Arbequina, Mission, Manzanillo, Koroneiki, and other Florida-friendly options side by side. Size details set expectations for what to expect when the tree arrives. The list updates as trees sell, which keeps the inventory accurate at all times. Homeowners across Apopka, Auburndale, Davenport, Eustis, Groveland, Haines City, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Mount Dora, Ocoee, Tavares, The Villages, Wildwood, and Winter Garden use the page regularly. Delivery and expert planting reach every community in that service area in one hassle-free visit. A quick phone call or text after browsing usually moves things along faster than email exchanges. The team can confirm sizing, answer variety questions, and lock in a delivery and planting window in one conversation. Free estimates apply to the full delivery and planting service. Central Florida homeowners get an easy path from online browsing to a healthy olive tree in the ground.

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Paul’s Nursery specializes in fruit trees that grow well in Central Florida conditions, including citrus, avocado, mango, banana, peach, fig, and other fruit varieties for residential properties.

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We provide free estimates and honest recommendations to help homeowners choose the right fruit trees for their property, space, and long-term growing goals.

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Paul’s Nursery continues a long-standing family tradition centered around tree growing, customer relationships, and dependable nursery service in Florida communities.

Commonly Asked Olive Trees Planting Questions

Paul’s Nursery makes buying an olive tree straightforward by offering healthy, grafted stock, honest variety advice, and hassle-free delivery with expert planting included throughout Central Florida. The questions below cover what homeowners most often ask before placing an order.

Olive trees from Paul’s Nursery often begin producing fruit within the first few years after planting, thanks to the grafted rootstock. The size of the tree at purchase plays a real role in how soon the first crop arrives. Larger trees can sometimes produce a small crop the first year, while smaller trees usually take two to three years. Arbequina is known for producing earlier than some other olive varieties. The grafted rootstock dramatically shortens the timeline compared to seed-grown trees. Seed-grown olives can take seven to ten years or more to produce fruit. Variety affects timing too, since some types fruit faster than others. The team at Paul’s Nursery sets clear expectations during the buying conversation. Olives are known for being a biennial bearing. Heavy yield one and smaller yield the next.

Production scales upward as the tree matures over the next several years. A young grafted olive tree might produce a modest crop in its first fruiting season, then increase output steadily every year afterward. Olive trees produce alternate-bearing crops in some years, with heavier harvests followed by lighter ones. Branches need time to thicken before they can support a heavier load of fruit. By year five or six, a healthy olive tree typically produces enough fruit for curing and modest culinary use. Mature trees can produce respectable harvests once they reach full size. The pace rewards patience, since olive trees are among the longest-lived fruit trees in the world. Many olive trees produce well for decades or even centuries with basic care.

Several factors affect how fast a tree reaches full production. Consistent watering during the first growing season helps the root system settle in fully. Regular fertilizer applications support steady canopy and branch growth across the seasons. Florida heat and sandy soil work to the olive tree’s advantage, since the species evolved in similar Mediterranean conditions. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning makes maintenance simpler and helps the tree focus energy on fruiting wood. The team at Paul’s Nursery shares a clear care plan during the buying conversation. Customers can always call or text the team for guidance as the tree grows. That ongoing support helps the olive tree reach its potential faster.

Several olive varieties perform well across the Central Florida service area. Arbequina is one of the most popular picks for home growers thanks to its compact size, early fruiting, and self-fertile nature. Mission has been grown in warm climates for centuries and produces larger fruit with proven reliability. Manzanillo delivers classic table olives with thick flesh and good flavor when properly cured. Koroneiki produces smaller, intensely flavored fruit that has been widely used for oil production. Each of these varieties handles Florida heat and sandy soil better than most fruit trees. The team helps match the variety to your taste and your yard layout. That conversation happens before any tree leaves the property.

Climate compatibility matters when choosing an olive tree for Florida. Central Florida winters provide enough mild chill to support fruit set for many olive varieties. Olive trees prefer drier conditions overall, but proper drainage and good site selection make them workable across most yards. The grafted rootstock at Paul’s Nursery improves performance even further on these varieties. Customers across Clermont, Groveland, and the wider service area have grown olive trees successfully in both ornamental and productive roles. The trees handle the local climate better than people often expect. Choosing the right variety up front avoids years of frustration later.

Harvest timing varies by variety, which works to a homeowner’s advantage. Arbequina typically ripens earlier in the season. Mission and Manzanillo produce later in the year. Planting two complementary varieties stretches fresh olives across more weeks of the season and supports pollination on some types. Fruit size, oil content, and ideal use also vary by variety. The team at Paul’s Nursery walks through these tradeoffs during the buying conversation. Photos on the online stock page show the current selection. Calling or texting the team helps narrow down the best fit for your goals. Every olive variety on the property has been chosen because it grows well in Central Florida.

One of the real advantages of growing in Florida is that olive trees can be planted year-round. The trees at Paul’s Nursery are grown in pots, which lets young trees develop strong root systems before they reach your yard. Container-grown stock skips the timing concerns that bare-root trees create. Whether you call in February or August, the planting process works smoothly because an expert handles the installation regardless of the season. Florida’s mild climate supports root growth across every season of the year. The team plants olive trees throughout the calendar for customers across the region. Booking ahead helps secure your preferred delivery date and variety. The nursery adapts the planting approach to the season at hand.

Each season carries its own slight advantages for an olive tree. Spring planting takes advantage of warming temperatures and reliable rainfall, which helps new trees settle in quickly before the main growth flush. Summer planting works well when watering stays consistent through hot stretches. Fall planting offers cooler temperatures and reduced pest pressure on the new tree. Winter planting puts the tree in the ground during the mildest part of the year, with attention to occasional freeze nights. The grafted rootstock and well-developed pot roots give the tree resilience in any window. There is no wrong month to start. The expert installation team handles the work no matter what time of year it is.

The buying conversation covers timing in detail when you call or text. The team at Paul’s Nursery talks through your yard, your goals, and your schedule before confirming a date. If a cold snap is forecast soon after planting, the crew can share simple protection steps for the first few nights. Sunlight exposure, drainage, and spacing get walked through during the estimate visit. Olive trees have gone into yards across Clermont, Groveland, Winter Garden, and the wider service area in every month of the year. Each season produces healthy, established trees with the right approach. Earlier calls usually mean better variety selection. The nursery keeps fresh stock turning over throughout the year.

Olive trees stay flexible when it comes to spacing in a backyard setting. Paul’s Nursery has planted three or four fruit trees in a single hole to grow intertwined for customers wanting a fuller cluster. Spacing apart is nice when the yard allows, but it is not strictly necessary. The team suggests keeping each tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning, which makes maintenance far easier. That maintained size also fits more olive trees into a smaller yard footprint. Tight spacing works as long as the trees get consistent care. Homeowners with limited space still get the Mediterranean look and modest fruit production. The nursery helps map the right approach during the estimate visit, when the expert installer walks the yard with you.

Larger yards open up more layout options for an olive planting. Several trees can be planted in a row to create a small backyard Mediterranean grove. Mixing varieties across the row stretches the harvest season and supports cross-pollination on some types. Each tree still benefits from regular feeding and light pruning regardless of how much room it has. Sunlight exposure matters more than raw distance between trees for total fruit production. Underground utilities and septic lines deserve attention before any hole gets dug. The crew checks those details during the planting visit so homeowners never have to worry about it. Planning the layout once saves headaches down the road.

Container growing is an especially popular option for olive trees, especially the smaller Arbequina variety. Olive trees take to pots beautifully and can live in containers for many years. Larger pots support steady olive growth over time, with the slow growth habit making container life manageable. Watering becomes more frequent because pots dry out faster than ground soil. Olive-friendly fertilizer still applies on a regular schedule. The nursery carries options suited to container growing throughout the year. Talking through your space helps the team recommend the right tree. Every yard finds a workable arrangement.

Olive trees do well with several hours of direct sunlight each day, and partial sun setups can still produce healthy trees with respectable fruit yields. Yards with full sun typically push the heaviest production and the best fruit development. Partial sun yards still grow strong olive trees, just with slightly lighter yields. Morning sun is especially helpful because it dries the leaves quickly after dew or rain. A few hours of afternoon sun supports the steady development of fruit through the warmer months. Trees in deeper shade can still grow well as ornamental landscape features thanks to their distinctive foliage, even if fruit production drops. The expert installer helps identify the best available spot during the estimate. Shady yards are absolutely welcome to grow olive trees.

The sunlight conversation matters less than many homeowners worry about. Olive trees handle a range of light conditions across the service area. Older trees in established yards often grow under partial shade from larger trees and still thrive. The grafted rootstock supports steady growth even when light is less than ideal. Light pruning helps sunlight reach the inner branches and the developing fruit. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide also helps each branch get its share of light. The team has planted olive trees in yards across the spectrum of sun exposure. Every yard finds a workable layout.

Practical tips help make the most of whatever sun the yard provides. The expert installer walks the yard during the estimate and points out the best spot with a trained eye. Buildings, fences, and other trees affect how much sun reaches a particular spot, and the team accounts for that. The crew brings practiced experience to this assessment, which speeds up the decision significantly. Homeowners do not have to second-guess the placement because the installer has done it hundreds of times. Customers can call or text with questions as they plan. The right spot makes the rest of the care much easier across the years that follow.

Established olive trees handle Central Florida winters very well. Olive trees evolved in Mediterranean climates with cool winters, so a mild Florida cold snap is well within their natural tolerance. Mature trees easily tolerate brief overnight freezes and short dips into the upper twenties without significant damage. The trouble starts only when temperatures stay below freezing for many consecutive hours. Young trees in their first year or two face slightly more risk because the trunk and branches lack mature bark. Some winter chill actually helps olive trees set fruit properly the following spring. Clermont sits in a zone where most years pass without significant freeze damage to an olive tree. The climate suits olive growing consistently across the long term.

Protection during freeze events helps young trees stay safe. Wrapping the trunk with frost cloth or burlap insulates the most vulnerable part of the tree. Draping sheets over smaller trees still works well for short overnight freezes. Outdoor string lights under the cover add modest warmth on the coldest nights. Watering the soil thoroughly before a forecast freeze helps moderate root-zone temperatures. Removing the wrap during daylight hours after the freeze prevents pests from settling in. Most Central Florida winters bring only a handful of nights that require this kind of attention. The team can share simple protection steps when a cold front shows up in the forecast.

Longer freeze events occasionally cause some branch damage even to established trees. Pruning out any damaged wood becomes part of spring recovery when this happens. The tree usually pushes fresh growth from below the affected area within weeks. Olive trees are known for their long lifespan and remarkable ability to bounce back from cold damage. Customers can always call or text the team for guidance during recovery. Choosing the right variety and spot reduces freeze risk significantly from the start, which the expert installer factors in during planting. Decades of local experience inform every recommendation the team makes. Olive trees show real resilience overall when given basic care.

The expert installation gives the tree the best possible start, which makes the first few weeks easier on the homeowner. Water deeply two or three times per week during the establishment phase, adjusting for rainfall. The goal is moist but not soggy soil around the root ball. Hold off on fertilizer for the first month so the roots can settle without being pushed to grow leaves prematurely. Watch for any wilting or leaf drop, which usually signals a watering issue rather than anything else. Pest activity at this stage is rare but worth monitoring. The tree is essentially recovering from transplant during this period. Customers are always welcome to call or text the team with any questions during these early weeks.

Ongoing care follows the rhythms of the Florida growing season. Active fertilization runs from March through September to support steady development, while the winter months serve as a rest period where the tree should remain dormant with no fertilizing. Summer requires occasional watering during dry stretches, though established olive trees handle dry weather better than most fruit trees. Fall remains a good time for any light pruning to shape the canopy. Winter is mostly a rest period, with attention paid to freeze protection on cold nights. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning supports easier maintenance and healthier wood. Olive trees respond well to pruning and develop their characteristic gnarled appearance over time. The grafted rootstock keeps the tree productive with modest effort each season.

Pest awareness matters across all seasons. Olive trees are generally pest-resistant compared to other fruit trees, though scale insects and occasional caterpillars show up from time to time. Spotting issues early keeps treatment simple and inexpensive. Yellow leaves can signal nutrient deficiency, overwatering, or seasonal change, so context matters when reading the symptoms. Olive trees prefer to be on the drier side, so overwatering tends to cause more problems than underwatering. The team at Paul’s Nursery stays available by phone or text for follow-up questions long after the tree is in the ground. Paul’s Nursery treats every sale as the start of a relationship, not the end of one. That ongoing support comes standard with every tree the nursery sells.

Olive trees can grow and produce in Florida, though the results vary year to year. Olives need a stretch of winter chill to set a heavy fruit crop. Central Florida winters are mild, so fruit set can be lighter and less predictable than in cooler regions. Many homeowners grow olive trees here as much for the beautiful silver-green foliage as for the fruit. The trees handle the Florida heat, sun, and sandy soil very well. In years with a cooler winter, you may see a more generous crop. Paul’s Nursery is upfront about these tradeoffs during the buying conversation. That honesty helps you set the right expectations from the start.

Olive trees are remarkably tough and drought-tolerant once established. The grafted and established stock from Paul’s Nursery roots in quickly after planting. Consistent water during the first few weeks gets the tree settled into the soil. After that, olives need very little water and dislike soggy ground entirely. Excellent drainage is the single most important factor for a healthy olive tree. A sunny, open spot brings out the best growth and the strongest chance of fruit. The trees stay attractive year-round with their distinctive foliage. This easy nature makes olives a low-maintenance choice for the right yard.

Variety choice can improve your odds of fruit in the Florida climate. Some olive types tolerate lower chill better than others and set fruit more readily here. The team carries selections that give you the best shot at a crop in Central Florida. Even in lighter fruiting years, the tree adds striking texture and structure to a landscape. The silvery leaves and gnarled form bring a Mediterranean look to any yard. Photos on the online stock page show the current olive selection. A quick call or text helps you choose the right tree for your goals. Paul’s Nursery makes sure you know exactly what to expect before you buy.

Get the Best Olive Trees Near You

Choose Paul’s Nursery for healthy, grafted olive trees backed by generations of growing experience and hassle-free expert planting across Central Florida. Call or text (352) 536-4893 or browse the current stock online to start planning your backyard Mediterranean garden today.

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