St Helena lsland is a heritage National Park off the coast of Brisbane, Australia. From 1867 to the 1920s, the island served as a high security prison; then a prison farm until its closure in 1932. The original olive tree was planted in the late 1800s after being brought to the island from Europe by a visiting magistrate. The olive tree has been grown for centuries around the world for its fruit, oil and timber. Providing a classic taste of the Mediterranean, the fruit can be picked and prepared at various stages depending on the desired flavour required. The Helena Olive tree you are purchasing is a 3rd generation heritage tree which has a history of producing exceptional fruit and award winning olive oil.Olives require full sun and are tolerant of a wide range of soil conditions including extended periods of dryness once established. Choose a quality potting mix if your olive tree is to be planted in a pot. Although drought tolerant, for maximum fruit production water well during flower and fruit formation. Prune lightly after fruiting. This olive likes a full sun position growing to 3m in height it will tolerate long dry spells and is suitable for container planting.
