How well would tropical fruit grow in the Darling Downs area (specifically around Dalby)

[hypnotoad]

Pretty unique climate. Is anyone on here from around that area? Do they cope with the cold in winter?

I'm curious about plants like bananas, citrus, coconut, cocoa, jackfruit, guava.

[NotJohn]

My Neighbours have a good fruiting citris in the yard plus a young banana.I dont see many mangoes or such like when i lived in brisbane.I plan to try a few for myself but it's been a terrible summer/autum.So cloudy and wet.

[TrailBlazer]

Frosts my friend are going to be the limiting factor!

Coconuts and Cacao - no

Jackfruit - possibly.

nanas, guava and citrus yes.

If you are really into true tropical fruits mate up north is the place to be hey.

Cheers

[Stillman]

Bananas such an interesting plant. Give them a go. I'd love to grow bananas and plantains.

[hypnotoad]

I was planning to dig my tropical trees into the ground against a northern wall and cover them in winter. Like a walipini, I reckon if I built a big one I could get away with a bit more.