Hey y'all. I've been researching
hugelkultur for about two months now, along with companion plants and various
permaculture related projects.
I am planning on starting a 16' x 6' x 2' hugel bed (partly buried) soon. I am in the process of gathering
wood and have collected various woods and cuttings over the past few weeks. (I plan on primarily using oak trunks for the bed/on the deeper levels).
My question is, are pear branches and date palm branches suitable to be placed in my hugel bed? Judging for the past flowers, branches and ornamental buds, I believe the pears are from Bradford pear
trees. I've read up on the good/bad wood types
thread for
hugelkultur and have heard of people using pear trees. I have also heard of Bradford pears spoken poorly spoken as they are referred to as an invasive species, which may make them ill-suited for hugel as they may grow quickly and easily rather than dying.
Beyond the good/bad types of woods for hugel, I could not find any information on using either of these woods for hugel. If anyone could shed some light on the possible use, that'd be great!
Thanks everyone!!!