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  • From: "E. E. Mitchamore Jr" <emitch@att.net>
  • To: "permaculture" <permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [permaculture] Trees densities
  • Date: Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:20:43 -0600

Also (didn't think of it earlier), and probably faster-growing, are various
Acacias, Huisache, Retama & Kidneywood (definitely faster) and Mesquites of
South Texas. Most of these can grow quite happily as an impenetrable thicket
(no need for fences). They're all good for honey and some of the seeds can
be used as food for animals or humans.

I don't think you'll find commercial suppliers of these seeds, as most folks
around here think we already have too many of these trees.

E. E. "Mitch" Mitchamore
www.hillcountrynatives.biz
----- Original Message -----
From: sinergyinaction@netscape.net
To: permaculture@lists.ibiblio.org
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 5:32 AM
Subject: [permaculture] Trees densities


Hi,
I am trying to determine tree densities for planting pioneer legume trees
in droughty country and clay soil.
I am not 100% sure about how close to each other can the trees be planted.
I'd like to have
as thick a canopy as possible, and start thinning the stand form the
2nd/3rd or fourth year.

The main constraint there is drought and summer very high temperatures
(40ÂșC +).
Although I am selecting drought-tolerant trees I am still
unsure how far can I push closeness without creating too much competition
for water and nutrients.

The idea here is to increase biomass and shade etc. as much as possible in
as a short time as possible.
We have some water sources available on site and we'll be able to store
raiwater in the near future

I understand that I will just have to improvise anyhow but if anyone has
some clues from past experience that'd be great to hear.

Also, do you have any advise on publications or people that advice on what
I want to do?
Thanks in advance
Antonio
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