Olive - Helena kids the national animal of the

the national animal of the Philippines and a native Filipino breed of domesticated water buffalo

Once the tree starts fruiting it is prolific

round to oval fruit with a slightly wrinkled thick skin

Can be grown in areas of Brisbane and the Gold Coast that do not receive any frost but requires extra care to grow well

medium sized fruit with redish skin

Olive - Helena kids the national animal of theDESCRIPTION: Mediterranean tree with tall crown, oval dark bottle green leaves, self pollinating flowers and small green oval fruits rich in oil. Thought to be Frantoio variety. Was grown on St Helena high security penal colony, Moreton Bay, from 1800s, and the oil made from the fruits won Australia's first agricultural medal. Currently approx 70cms. USE IN: Shade tree, fruit tree, foliage plant. Perfect for sandy areas and poor soil. Suitable for