Atherton Raspberry

Robus probus, Helidon Hills Raspberry, Bagulam…. Native to the east coast of QLD from the Helidon Hills to Atherton in the north, the Atherton Raspberry thrives in subtropical and tropical …

Miniolea Olive

Miniolea is a versatile, compact tree that is self-fertile and comes into bearing in its second year.  It is very productive and reliable in both warm and cold climates. It can …

Waterlogging in Olive Groves

Olive trees need both water and oxygen in the soil around the roots for growth and survival. Poorly drained soils will limit oxygen availability and lead to rapid plant decline. …

Sub-Tropical Apple Varieties

Anna is specialized low chill, sub-tropical variety suited to climates that have mild winters. Original developed in Israel they are the best choice for warmer parts of QLD, NSW and will fruit well from Sydney to Cairns. These trees will grow well in colder areas but late spring frosts may affect fruit set. Anna produces delicious, crunchy apples very similar to their cold climate cousins. They however, only require a low amount of winter chill. They are comparable in taste and shape to Red Delicious

Growing Olives in Southeast Queensland

Growing olives trees for fruit production in southeast Queensland can be a challenge but with a good understanding of the trees cultural requirements and careful variety selection quality yields can …