🍋 Fruit Trees & Vines for SEQ

22 plants suited to South East Queensland's subtropical climate

Tropical and subtropical fruit trees, citrus, berries, and vines that thrive in South East Queensland.

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🥑 Avocado (Pro)
1460 days · 700cm · Full sun · advanced
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍌 Banana
450 days · 300cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Sweet potato
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍈 Custard Apple (Pro)
1095 days · 600cm · Full sun · intermediate
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫐 Davidson Plum (Pro)
1095 days · 400cm · Part shade · intermediate
Friends: Native plants
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🐉 Dragon Fruit (Pro)
540 days · 200cm · Full sun · Beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫒 Fig (Pro)
365 days · 400cm · Full sun · Beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫒 Finger Lime (Pro)
1095 days · 300cm · Full sun · Beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍈 Guava (Pro)
540 days · 400cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍋 Lemon Tree
730 days · 300cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Comfrey
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍋 Lime Tree
730 days · 300cm · Full sun · intermediate
Friends: Comfrey
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍒 Lychee (Pro)
1825 days · 1000cm · Full sun · intermediate
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🌰 Macadamia (Pro)
1460 days · 700cm · Full sun · Beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍊 Mandarin (Pro)
1095 days · 400cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Nasturtium, Marigold
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🥭 Mango (Pro)
1095 days · 800cm · Full sun · intermediate
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫐 Mulberry (Pro)
365 days · 500cm · Full sun · Beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🫐 Native Raspberry (Pro)
365 days · 100cm · Part shade · beginner
Friends: Native plants
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
💜 Passionfruit
400 days · 200cm · Full sun · intermediate
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍈 Pawpaw
300 days · 200cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍍 Pineapple
540 days · 60cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Star Fruit (Pro)
730 days · 600cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍓 Strawberry
90 days · 30cm · Full sun · beginner
Friends: Borage, Lettuce, Spinach, Thyme
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
🍅 Tamarillo (Pro)
540 days · 300cm · Full sun · beginner
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

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Frequently Asked Questions

What fruit trees grow well in South East Queensland?

South East Queensland's subtropical climate suits a huge range of fruit trees. Citrus, mango, avocado, banana, mulberry, fig, jaboticaba, and many native species all thrive. Most fruit trees should be planted at the start of the wet season (September to November) for the best establishment.

When should I plant fruit trees in Brisbane and SEQ?

The best planting times for fruit trees in South East Queensland depend on the specific crop. Each plant listed above includes a month-by-month sowing calendar showing exactly when to plant. Some fruit trees suit the cooler dry season while others thrive in the warm wet months.

What companions work well with fruit trees in SEQ?

Each plant listing above includes recommended companion plants. Companion planting improves pollination, deters pests, and makes better use of garden space. In South East Queensland, pairing vegetables with herbs and flowers is particularly effective for managing subtropical pests.