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 …
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. …
Managing Phytophthora Root Rot in Olive Trees
Phytophthora root rot has been recorded as a problem in olives throughout the world primarily in situations where prolonged water logging has occurred. Phytophthora problems, however, have been known to …
Guide to Fruit Tree Chilling Hours in Australia
Australia’s climatic zones based on temperature
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
Fruit Tree Planting Guide for Queensland and Summer Rainfall Areas of Australia
When to plant Unless there is a risk of winter frost damage, the optimal time to plant fruit trees in a summer rainfall climate is in autumn. This takes advantage …
Sunburn Damage in Fruit Trees
Many fruit trees are susceptible to sunburn damage as young, newly planted trees in the field. Sunburn on young trees can seriously affect growth and in some cases, be fatal. …
Protecting Plants From Frost
In general, if you are in a frost prone areas it is best to plant in the Spring once the frosts are finished. This will allow the plants to get …