Swan Hill is primarily ornamental - a fruitless (or near-fruitless) olive selected specifically because it does not produce the messy crop that fruiting varieties drop on paths and paving. The tree has all the aesthetic qualities Perth gardeners love in an olive - silvery-grey foliage, gnarled trunk structure as it matures, drought and heat tolerance, and a strong architectural character - without the olive fruit falling underfoot or staining surfaces. One of the most practical choices for driveways, hardscape settings, and poolside planting where a fruiting tree would be a nuisance. Olives are among the most naturally suited trees for Perth's climate - hot dry summers, mild winters, and well-drained sandy soils closely mirror the Mediterranean conditions they evolved in. Once established they are genuinely drought tolerant, though good watering through summer improves fruit size and quality. Full sun is non-negotiable. Fertilise with a low-phosphorus fertiliser in spring. Prune lightly after harvest to open up the canopy and encourage the following season's fruit. A note on fruit: raw olives are not edible straight from the tree - all table olives need curing first.