When to plant mulberry in Toowoomba
- Plant seedlings: early Mar to mid OctToowoomba area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Toowoomba. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A hardy, long-lived tree that crops heavily in late spring and early summer, even in tough Adelaide conditions. Black mulberry fruit is rich and juicy but stains everything, so plant away from paths and washing lines. Net or share with the birds.