Food forests- low tree layer plants?
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Location: San Francisco, CA
posted 7 years ago
Hi all, I'm looking for some plants defined as being in the low level tree layer in a food forest, my copy of Gaia's Garden is currently out on loan so I can't check it, any plants people can recommend are greatly appreciated! =)
Thanks!
~Dusky
Thanks!
~Dusky
"The eyes of the future are looking back at us and praying that we see beyond our time."
posted 7 years ago
how tall? how big?
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posted 7 years ago
posted 7 years ago
Where are you located?
Asian persimmon is a great one if you are zone 6 or warmer. Paw paw is another standard choice, hardy to at least zone 5.
Alex
Asian persimmon is a great one if you are zone 6 or warmer. Paw paw is another standard choice, hardy to at least zone 5.
Alex
posted 7 years ago
hazelnut can be grown as bush or a tree if you want it.
posted 7 years ago
I agree with the pawpaw suggestion: they only do well under the canopy. Huckleberries also do best in shade (7:1 production ratio in shade vs full sun).
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posted 6 years ago
Wandering father afield -- Elderberry, Goumi, Hawthorne, tall oregon grape (dye/medicinal), Cascara (medicinal), Bamboo (fiber),
Paul Cereghino- Stewardship Institute
Maritime Temperate Coniferous Rainforest - Mild Wet Winter, Dry Summer
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