Unfortunately for northern Ohioans the trees grow in zones in the U.S. numbered 8 and warmer. (Northern Ohio is considered to be in zones 5 and 6.) Olive trees grow nicely as container plants. In fact, it is not uncommon to find olive trees in containers throughout Italy.Click to see full answer. Similarly one may ask, what zones do olive trees grow in?Olive trees need a subtropical climate and do best with mild winters and long, warm, and dry summers. They are sensitive to hard freezing environments. They will grow in climate zones 10 and 11 (see map below). Some varieties are hardy enough for zone 9 or even 8.Secondly, can an olive tree grow indoors? But we can enjoy olive trees (Olea europea) in containers indoors, at least for short periods of time. Because they don’t thrive indoors over the long run, it’s best to move potted olives outside or plant them in the ground when the weather warms up. If you grow an olive as a houseplant, choose a dwarf variety. Keeping this in consideration, how do you grow an olive tree? Olive trees require a well-drained soil and a sunny position. Avoid sites where water stands during rainy periods or where ground water seeps into a hole two feet deep. Do not, however, confuse the olive for a desert plant. It needs regular watering to thrive.Can olive trees grow in Florida?Growing olives in Florida is not new. The Spanish first introduced olive trees to the state in the 1700s and, according to the Florida Farm Bureau, there are now more than 400 acres of olive trees in the Sunshine State, ranging from commercial growers with more than 20 acres to backyard hobbyists.