Fruit tree brisbane (forum)

ClaireK starts with ...
Hi,
I'm looking for a fruit tree to grow in our front yard. The space gets quite a bit of sun but is a little shaded by a Leopard tree. I already have a lemon tree that does very well.
What would you recommend?
I love figs and mulberries but would love to know what size they get to and any other recommendations for what would grow best.
I am in Brisbane, Queensland.
Thanks!

Time: 9th October 2014 4:34pm

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Carl76 says...
Wouldn't bother with figs or mulberries, only if their in pots.
Dual hassle as trees, having to net trees to get some fruit, if not then raiding parties of various animals making a mess with said fruit.

Go for something you like which isn't loved by fruit flies as well.


Time: 9th October 2014 4:53pm

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MaryT1 says...
Hi ClaireK, if you love figs and mulberries then grow some trees right away. The sooner you do the sooner you get fruit! I gave away my mulberry tree because it got too big (it was in a pot) but I have numerous fig trees because they don't mind their roots being restricted and they don't mind being pruned so just chop them to size. Fruit flies may pose a problem but I cover the fruit with organza bags and so far have not lost a fruit (fingers crossed).

Time: 9th October 2014 6:07pm

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Diana says...
Fruit fly is rarely a problem for mulberries, and they grow very well in Brisbane. There are very many healthy and productive mulberry trees around Brisbane that don't get netted, they are not much of a favourite with fruit flies unless you have an exceptional infestation. Mulberries often fruit in their first year, and twice a year if pruned.
I have not had much of a fruit fly problem with figs in pots either (just don't plant figs on top of water pipes- in large pots is good. You can put bags on fruit in case perhaps).
I find that we don't get fruit-eating birds here as they do in some southern areas (fruit flies instead).

Time: 10th October 2014 12:01am

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ClaireK says...
Thanks so much everyone!

Time: 14th October 2014 12:56pm

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Jan says...
Hi.
I'm in Ipswich and have a few fruit trees. Shartoot dwarf Mulberry would be a great one for unaVailable from Daley's.
And Washington Navel Orange would be exceptional. Evergreen plant and the flowers smell great.
My Navel is approx 4 yrs old and stands about 3 mtr x 3 mtr.
Crops for us twice a year and yields approx 70 kg of delicious fruit each time.
Fruit fly hasn't really bothered it. Get a grafted one, you'll get fruit in about a year.
Hope this helps.
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Time: 19th October 2014 9:54am

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Brain says...
Thats pretty impressive for a two crop navel. I have only know valencias to have a summer and winter crop. Do you do anything special with your navel?


Time: 19th October 2014 9:42pm

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