Kalimera Kosta
Fascinating as well as encouraging to read about your experiences. Interesting possibilities for peach and almonds as pioneer plants. Im thinking of possible situations to experiment with these.
A particularly successful pioneer tree in the western Cape is Virgilia oroboides. This plant is a volunteer that is quick to colonize disturbed ground. It is robust and fast growing. It is in the pea family so I presume has nitrogen fixing properties....not sure. The branches grow low to the ground so shading the soil and provide kinder opportunities to a variety of plants. The beautiful trees are short lived, 15 to 20 years leaving behind a legacy that will be enriched by its decaying remains. Mentioning this as we of course have a very similar Mediterranean climate
You mentioned some trial plantings in the Peloponnese. Although thro Covid-19 I missed my trip to the Achea area this year, I’m hopeful for 2021? I’m interested to know more about your involvement in this. The possibilities of trying this in the Western Cape are interesting. While I’m in Cape Town, there are very low rainfall areas as one travels inland.
Alison
Cape Town
