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KOANGA INSTITUTE FOREST GARDEN DATABASE
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NameLatin NameForest LayerShade/SunMax Mature Size (m)Soil TypeCold/Heat ToleranceCoppicingNitrogen FixingFruitingDynamic AccumulatorTree Fertility DemandsSeed GerminationWhere To Get ItSpecial Function
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WattlesAcacia spp.canopySun 10.5Well Drained SoilHeat TolerantYesYesNoN/AScarifyOnsite or onlineGood bee plant, nitrogen fixer, propogated by seed.
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SycamoreAcer pseudoplatanuscanopySun, light shade30anyCold TolerantYesNoNoNoLow- Fast GrowingAppletonsSugary Sap for Syrup. Excellent Shelterbelt and Pioneer Plant. Alleopathic. Pollinated by bees.
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Norway mapleAcer platinoidesdependssun, light shade3-5mfree drainingcold tolerantyesnonoyeslowA[ppletonsmaple leaves are great mineral accumulators, either back on the ground or in compost and also bacterial encourages rather than fungal as most leaves are, so good for vegetablegarden compost,
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Sugar MapleAcer saccharumcanopySun, Shade20Most, Well DrainedCold TolerantN/AYes (BUT ALLEOPAHIC)NoCa, KModerateAppletonsHUGE amount of uses, high quality timber, Sap for maple syrup, leaves are preservative, Large amount of Medicinal Uses from leaves and bark.
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Hardy KiwifruitActinidia aguta vineFull Sun, light Shade20Most, Well Drained. Tolerates Acid and moderately alkaline soils. Prefers sheltered sites.Cold Tolerant (up to -34C)NoNoYes-fruitNoModerate? (Moderate Water Demand)www.tradewindsfruit.com- Online or NZ nurseries.Great Small fruit, extremely high in vitamin C.
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Lady’s MantleAlchemilla mollisGroundcoverSun, Light shade0.3Well Drained Moist Soil, Most Soil TypesCold TolerantNoNoNoNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)http://www.fragrantgarden.co.nzEdible Leaves for Teas, Great Medicinal Plant for Woman’s health-During Menstruation, Pregnancy, and for Women all together.
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Andean Evergreen AlderAlnus acuminatacanopySun25WetCold TolerantYesYesNoNo60 days stratificationTolerates Waterlogging, Nitrogen Fixer.
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Italian AlderAlnus cordatacanopySun15EitherDrought TolerantNoYesNoNo60 days stratificationAppletonsVery Fast, Nitrogen Fixer, tolerates drier soil Tolerates waterlogging.
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Common alderAlnus glutinosacanopySun25Heavy, damp soil. Loamy, clay, heavy clayCold TolerantYesYesNoNoLow60 days stratificationAppletons or onlineNitrogen Fixer, Firewood Coppicer. Medicinal Uses for Leaves and Bark. Very Fast growing (1m per year). Good Pioneer Species. Coppices.
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Turkish Black AlderAlnus glutinosa barbatacanopySun25Wet, dry tolerant.Heat TolerantYesYesNoN/A60 days stratificationTimber and Firewood Uses. Vigorous Nursery Plant
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Cut Leaf Black AlderAlnus glutinosa laciniatalow treeSun 10WetN/AN/AYesNoNoModerate?60 days stratificationAppletons?Useful in Wet sites where small tree is needed.
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Red AlderAlnus rubracanopySun25Moist- tolerates clayCold TolerantNoYesYes-CatkinsNoLow60 days stratificationAppletonsFast growing, edible uses for Catkins and bark, medicinal uses from Bark, great windbreak or hedge.
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Sitka AlderAlnus Viridislow treeFull Sun, light Shade4Heavy, damp soil. Loamy, clay, heavy clayExtreme Cold Tolerant (-45.6)YesYesEdible-CatkinsNoModerate (High Water Demand)60 days stratificationOnline-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesNitrogen Fixer, Earth Stabilizer, Pioneer Species, Good Firewood Tree.
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SaskatoonAmelanchier anifoliashrubFull Sun, light Shade4Any Soil that is not dry or waterlogged. Prefers Moist, Well Drained.Extreme Cold and Frost TolerantNoNoEdible BerriesNoModerate (Moderate Water Demand)120 days stratificationOnline-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesWindbreak and Earth Stabilizer. Excellent nutritious berries with a long list of culinary and medicinal uses. Animal Forage. Bee Forage.
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Hog PeanutAmphicarpaea bracteatavineshade1.5Moist Humus Rich soil.Cold Tolerant (down to -17.8)NoYesEdible seedNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)ScarifyOnline- N/ANutritious Seed Pods, yields are rather low. Roots treat diarrhorea. Rattlesnake bite salve, salve for swellings.
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GroundnutApios americanaHerbaceousFull Sun, Light Shade1.2light soil, prefers well drained sandy soil. Tolerates acid.Extreme Cold Tolerant (-40C)NoYesYes-tubersNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Not DormantOnline or NZ NurseriesDelicious tubers (taste like sweet potato). Can be used in flour. High protein, can yield a signifigant amount of edible tubers in its lifetime. Latex compounds.
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Strawberry Tree (Irish)Arbutus unedolow treeSun, light Shade6Acid-Neutral SoilHeat TolerantNoNoYes-berriesNoModerateNot DormantOnlineEdible Fruits (sour when raw) Bee and Animal Forage.
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Horseradish Armoracia rusticanagroundcoverFull Sun, light Shade 0.7Wet-does well in wet spots.Cold Tolerant (down to -28.9C)NoNoEdible Roots, leavesNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Onsite or onlineStrong flavored young leaves for salad. Roots can be sliced and cooked and made into a mustard like condiment. Fungicide, prevents brown rot in apples. Prevents potato worm. Plethora of medicinal uses, controls bacterial infections, stomach problems, it is a stimulant. Many other medicinal uses. Excessive quantities can be poisonous. Tolerant of neglect once established.
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Chokeberries/Aronia BerriesAronia arbutifoliashrubFull Sun, Light Shade3Most Soils, prefers moist, peaty soil.Cold Tolerant (down to -25C)NoNoEdible BerriesNoN/AOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukEdible berries, tolerates atmospheric pollution, tolerates wind.
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Paw Paw (American)Asima trilobalow treeSun6Acid-Neutral Soil, Moist, well Drained SoilMore Heat, Cold TolerantNoNoLarge FruitNoHeavyOnlinePollinated by flies, sun loving and large fruiting. Fruit keeps for very long, and has amazing nutritional propertioes.
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Paw Pawasimina trilobalow treeSun4.5Loamy, Well Drained SoilCold TolerantNoNoYes-FruitNoHeavyOnlineGreat Fruit, Potentially poisonous seeds. Several Medicinal uses for seeds, bark, and leaves. Seeds are insecticide.
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Asparagus Asparagus officinalus herbaceousFull Sun, light Shade1.5Most soils, prefers Well Drained Sandy Loam, prefers alkaline soil.Cold Tolerant (down to -34.4C)NoNoYes-VegetableNoModerate? (Moderate Water Demand)Onsite or NZ nurseriesEdible shoots, cooked. Repels nematoads. Ancient medicinal plant with many uses.
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Liquorice Milk-VetchAstragalus GlycyfyllosherbaceousFull Sun0.5Well DrainedNoYesScarifyMedicinal herb, Used as Tea, Good ground cover
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BarberriesBerberis angulosashrubFull Sun, light Shade1Most Soil types, prefers warm, moist loam.Cold Tolerant (down to -23.3)NoNoEdible BerriesNoN/A (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.ukLarge, edible berries. Yellow dye from root. Shown to treat infections and tumors.
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Chinese DogwoodC. kousashrubFull Sun, Light Shade10Moist Soils, prefers well drained loamy soils.Cold Tolerant (down to -28.9C)NoNoEdible-berriesK, P, Ca,Moderate (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk
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Chinese HawthorneC. pinnatifida majorlow treeSun, light shade7.5Moist soil, most soil typesHeat/ Drought TolerantNoNoYes-berriesNoModerate (High Water Demand)Edible Berries, can be stored and preserved. Tough wood for tools. Lots of Medicinal uses. Heart Tonics, blood pressure, dyspepsia, diahhrea, menstration. Tolerates wind, pollution, and drought.
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Siberian Pea TreeCaragana Arborensceslow treeSun6Well Drained SoilCold/Heat ToleranceNoYesPeasNoLowScarifyOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukExcellent bee plant and chicken forage, edible seeds and useful in windbreaks.
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New Zealand BroomCarmichaeliashrubFull Sun, light Shade3Most soils, dry soil tolerant.Cold/Heat ToleranceNoYes?NONoN/AScarifyhttp://www.southernwoods.co.nzNative, Nitrogen Fixer? Pioneer Species, Tolerates harsh sites.
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European hornbeamCarpinus betuluscanopyShade15Moderate MoistureCold TolerantYesNoNoNoModerateAppletonsVery hard timber, used for turnery. Medicinal use from leaves to treat wounds and other remedies.
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European hornbeam (advanced hedging)Carpinus betuluscanopyShade22Moderate MoistureCold TolerantYesNoNoNoModerateAppletonsHedging keeps brown leaves through winter, and screening effect is maintained. Same properties as aboive.
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PecanCarya illinoensiscanopySun40Wet, More Heat, less cold tolerantN/AN/AYes-NutsCa, KHigh in the first 3 years, needs frequent watering early onAppletonsRequires alot of early care, protection against cold, moist soil, and needs to be planted AS SOON as it arrives from the nursery/
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Shagbark HickoryCarya ovatacanopySun30MoistCold TolerantYesN/AYes-Edible SeedsCa, K, PModerateAppletonsExcellent Timber and Charcoal, Seeds are delicious and can be used in wide varieties of cooking and can be stored for long periods of time, sap can be made into syrup. Some medical uses.
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White SapoteCasimiroa edulislow treeSun6Well Drained Acid-Neutral SoilHeat Tolerant NoNoYes-FruitNoHigh in the first 3 years, needs frequent watering early on. Heavy FeederOnlineGreat Fruit, Anti-cancer properties. Needs sun and moisture. Native to Northern Mexico (Desert)
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ChestnutsCastanea spp.canopySun20Well Drained Acid-Neutral SoilHeat TolerantYesNoYes-NutsNoHeavy-extra Nitrogen and PotassiumAppletonsEdible Nuts, Firewood, Medicinal Uses, Animal Forage.
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Northern CatalpaCatalpa SpeciosacanopySun30MoistAvoid Late Frost SitesN/ANoNoNoModerate- fast growingAppletonsTimber- Sapwood posts, poles, fences, furniture.Tolerates pollution
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CarobCeratonia SiliquacanopyFull Sun9Well drainedHeat TolerantNoNoYesScarifyEdible Fruit- seed are animal food, and the pods can be eaten dry, juiced, mashed, made into honney and more
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Flowering QuinceChaenomeles speciosaGroundcoverSun, Shade3Deep, moist, well drained soil, clay tolerant.Cold TolerantNoNoYes-FruitNoModerate (Moderate Water Demand)90 days stratificationOnline or Around NZEdible Fruit- Good when cooked, Hedge, fruit is analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, astringent and digestive. Bee Forage.
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TagasasteChamaecytisus palmensislow treeFull Sun, light Shade4Sandy, Well Drained SoilHeat TolerantNoNoNoNoN/AScarifyOnsite or around NZAnimal Fodder (protein and fibre)
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Good King HenryChenopodium bonus-henricusHerbaceousFull Sun, Shade0.6Any Soil (Prefers Fertile Soil)Cold TolerantNoNoYes-leavesYesLow (Moderate Water Demand)Not DormantOnline-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesEdible Young Leaves, Tolerates Neglect, The herb is emollient, laxative and vermifuge.
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ChicoryCichorium intybusHerbaceousFull Sun, light Shade1Any Soil (Prefers Fertile Soil)Cold TolerantNoNoYes-leavesCa, KLow (Moderate Water Demand)Onsite or around NZLeaves good in salads. Mineral Accumulator.
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Citrus-Lemoncitrus limon
canopyFull Sun3Moderately Heavy Loam, Free draining soil with compost. Prefers acid soil.Heat Tolerant, Cold Intolerant (-6.7C)NoNoYes-fruitNoHeavy-Moderate Water DemandOnsite or around NZResilient, Nutritious, High Yielding Fruit with HUGE amount of nutritional, culinary, household and medicinal uses. Oils, Soaps, Cleansers, Insect repellant etc. Good veined wood when polished.
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Citrus-Mandarincitrus reticulata
low treeFull Sun4.5Moderately Heavy Loam, Free draining soil with compost. Prefers acid soil.Heat Tolerant, Cold Intolerant (-6.7C)NoNoYes-FruitNoHeavy (moderate water demand)Onsite or around NZHigh Yielding, Highly Nutritious, and multi-functional fruit. Needs a sunny, warm position, does not tolerant cold. Prefers mulch and compost. Does not like water-logged soil. Numerous Medicinal and Functional uses from fruit rinds and leaves. (Soap, Fragrance, Cleaning Products)
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Citrus- Sweet Orangecitrus sinensis
canopyFull Sun9Moderately Heavy Loam, Free draining soil with compost. Prefers acid soil.Heat Tolerant, Cold Intolerant (-6.7C)NoNoYes-FruitNoHeavy-Moderate Water DemandOnsite or around NZHigh Yielding, Highly Nutritious, and multi-functional fruit. Needs a sunny, warm position, does not tolerant cold. Prefers mulch and compost. Does not like water-logged soil. Numerous Medicinal and Functional uses from fruit rinds and leaves. (Soap, Fragrance, Cleaning Products)
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Siberian PurslaneClaytonia SibiricaGroundcoverFull Sun, full shade0.3Very wet soils, 5.6-6.5 pHminus 9 to 35 degrees celsiusNoNoYes- edible leavesVery wet soilesNot Dormantedible leaves
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Himilayan Strawberry TreeCornis Capitatalow treeSun6Most, Well DrainedCold TolerantNoNoYes-berriesN/AModerateAppletons or onlineEdible Fruits, great animal and bird forage, Bee forage.
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Siberian Dog WoodCornus alba Sibiricalow tree/shrubSun, light shade2.50most conditionsCold TolerantYesNoYes berriesYesLowAppletonsred bark, excellent copppicing shrub for weaving, red leaves iun Autumn
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Creeping DogwoodCornus canadensisGroundcoverSun, light shade1Damp, Sandy, or Clay SoilExtreme Cold and Frost TolerantNoNoYes-berriesCaLow (Moderate Water Demand)120 days stratificationBerries high in pectin- Anti Radiation. Good for jams and puddings. Good Medicinal Uses- Eyewash, analgesic, cathartic. Anti inflammatory, treats aches, pains and kidney and lung ailments.
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Benthams CornelCornus Capitatalow treeSun, light Shade96.6 - 7.5 pHCold TolerantYes Berries180 days stratification
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Cornelian CherryCornus maslow treeFull Sun, Light Shade5Most Soils with at least moderate fertility, prefers moist soil Cold Tolerant (to -28C)NoNoEdible berriesNoModerate (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesGreat fruit, dense Wood used for tools and machinery, Medicinal uses for berries (bowel health)
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DogwoodCornus sanguinea.shrubFull Sun, Light Shade3Most Soils, Dislike Cold Wind.Cold Tolerant (to -28.5C)NoNoInedible BerriesK, P, Ca,Moderate (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesMineral Accumulator. Great Material Uses (Wood for tools and handles, dye, great firewood, soap making, young stems for basketry.
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Hazels (nuts) Corylus spp.low treeSun, Shade6Well drained soilHeat TolerantYes (Only occasionally, otherwise nuts wont grow)NoYes-NutsNoHeavy (moderate water demand)Appletons, or on siteProvides Hazelnuts and coppiced timber, can grow as a tree or hedge.
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Hazels (poles)Corylus spp.low treeSun, Shade8Well drained soilHeat TolerantYesNoNo if coppiciedNoUndemandingAppletons, or on siteFirewood Coppicer
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Western MayhawCrataegus opaca
low treeSun, light shade9Most, prefers Wet or Moist SoilCold/ Drought TolerantNoNoYes-berriesNoModerate, high water demandOnlineHedge, Edible Berries, Medicinal Uses (Heart and Hyptertension) Wood for tool handles. Takes 5-8 years to fruit
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Jones HawthorneCratageous jonesiaelow treeSun, Shade tolerant3- 6mAnyCold TolerantYesNoYes, berriesNoLowAppletonsPaerticularly large sweet red berries, with yellow juicy flesh
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Chinese HawCratageous pinnatifidamedium height treeSun, shade tolerant3-6mAnyCold tolerantYesNoYes, edible red fruits eaten widely in China
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HawthorneCrataegus spp.low treeSun, Shade6AnyCold Tolerant/ Drought TolerantNoNo Yes-berriesNoModerate (High Water Demand)Edible Berries, Tough Wood for tools, Medicinal Uses.
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Quincecydonia ablongacanopyFull Sun, light shade8Light, Weill Drained Soil, Moist Soil Types. Does not tolerate dry or waterlogged soilCold TolerantNoNOYes-FruitNoHeavy (moderate water demand)Onsite or NZ nurseriesGreat Cooking Fruit with a HUGE amount of culinary and medicinal uses. Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, pectin, tannin, seeds are demulcant.
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Cardoon Cynara cardunculusHerbaceousFull Sun2light, warm soil. Tolerates most soil types, but prefers rich soil.Cold Tolerant (down to -23.3)NoNoEdible leaf ribsNOModerate? (Moderate Water Demand)www.italianseedspronto.co.nz Online or NZ NurseriesGlobe Artichoke substitute with many culinary uses. There is many medicinal uses to Cardoon as well: The leaves are anticholesterolemic, antirheumatic, cholagogue, digestive, diuretic, hypoglycaemic and lithontripic [12][13][14]. They are used internally in the treatment of chronic liver and gall bladder diseases, jaundice, hepatitis, arteriosclerosis and the early stages of late-onset diabetes [
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Globe ArtichokeCynara cardunculus Scolymus GroupHerbaceousFull Sun1.5Light warmth, Moist soil. Tolerates most soil types.Cold TolerantNoNoYes-Edible BudsNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesEdible Buds-Require cooking. Medicinal uses for liver and gallbladder and digestion.
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Japanese PersimmonDiospyros kakicanopyFull Sun, light Shade12Well Drained Moist Soil, Most Soil Types. Prefers LoamHeal Tolerant, prefers warmNoNoYes-fruitNoHeavy (moderate water demand)Appletons or NZ nursery Great Fruit with numerous culinary and medical uses. Wood makes great, high quality timber. Bee Forage.
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Date PlumDiospyros lotuscanopyFull Sun10AnyHeat TolerantNoNoYes-fruitNoModerate30 days stratificationAppletonsNeeds male and female varieties for fruiting.
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American PersimmonDiospyros VirginanacanopyFull Sun15Light, Sandy, Well Drained SoilCold/Heat ToleranceNoNoYes-FruitNoHeavy90 days stratificationAppletons or NZ nursery Large yielding fruit tree.
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GoumiElaeagnus MultiflorashrubSun, light shade8AnyCold TolerantyesYesYes-berriesNoLow60 days stratificationOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukDrought Tolerant, perennial. Bee forage, excellent companion plant. WINDBREAK.
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Autumn OliveElaeagnus umbellatalow treeSun, Shade5MoistCold/Heat ToleranceYesYesYes-fruitsNoLow90 days stratification, start warmOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukEdible Fruits, great Nitrogen Fixer, Bee Forage.
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OleasterEleagnus angustifoliarlow treeFull Sun, light Shade7Most soil types, Dry Soil TolerantCold/Heat Tolerance, Drought ToleranceYesYesYes-CatkinsNoModerate (Moderate Water Demand)OnlineNitrogen Fixer, tolerates part shade, Drought Tolerant and Fruiting, potentially invasive.
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EucalyptusEucalyptus spp.canopySun4Moist, well drained, tolerated dry soilHeat Tolerant, YesNoNoNoModerate in first yearsOn Site, near Kotare RoadFirewood Coppicing. Medicinal Oil. ALLEOPATHIC.
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BeechFagus sylvaticacanopyFull Sun, Shade30Light or Medium well drained soil.Cold Tolerant (up to -28C)YesNoNoK, CaEdible leaves, seeds can be ground into a flour. Roasted seed is coffee substitite. Excellent wood for fuel and charcoal. Hard, heavy, strong, durable wood. Various medicinal uses.
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FigFicus caricacanopySun6Well Drained SoilHeat TolerantNoNoYes-FruitNoundemandingonsite or onlineYear round edible fruit, needs summer pruning. Requires Sunny spots.
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Meadow Sweet Filipendula umariaGroundcoverSun, shade1.2Humus rich moist soil. Does well in heavy clay, dislikes acid or dry soils.Extreme Cold Tolerant (-45.6)NoNoEdible Roots, leavesYesLow (High Water Demand)http://www.fragrantgarden.co.nzEdible leaves and roots with culinary uses. Dyes and Perfumes. Ancient and extensive medicinal uses. Used as anti-inflammatory that protects and soothes intestines, a natural form of aspirin.
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FennelFoeniculum vulgareHerbaceousFull Sun1.5Most Soil Types, tolerates dry, sandy soil.Cold/ Drought TolerantNoNoYes-leavesNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Onsite or around NZEdible, great plant for salads and flavorings. Medicinal uses, great tea.
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StrawberryFragaria sppHerbaceousSun, light shade 0.5Well drained, Sandy or Loamy soilHeat Tolerant, NoNoYes-berries FeMedium?60 days stratificationOnsiteDelicious Fruit with multiple culinary uses.
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European AshFraxinus excelsiorCanopysun, shade35Wet, dry tolerant.Cold/Heat ToleranceFirewoodNoNoNoLowAppletonsTimber- handles and joinery. Firewood Coppicer.
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Salal/ShallonGaultheria shallonshrublight Sun, Shade1.2Moist (but not boggy) rich humus soil. Dry Shade.Cold Tolerant (down to -28.9C)NoNoEdible BerriesNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)60 days stratificationOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukPleasant, edible berries, raw or cooked. Dyes from different parts of the plant. Leaves have medicinal uses (cut and burn treatments, stomach tonic for diahrea) Leaves can be used to dry the mouth.
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Liquorice Glycyrrhiza enchinata herbaceousFull Sun, light Shade1.2Deep, Well Cultivated Moist Soil, prefers Alkaline Soils. Tolerates sandy soil.Heat Tolerant (Cold Tolerant down to -12.2C)NoYesNoNoLowScarifyAround NZ or NZ nursieries.Nitrogen Fixer. Numerous Culinary uses (Sweeteners, Teas, Dried Root for Toothbrushes). Foaming agent for bear. Fibre can be used for small-scale insulation. Ancient, and extremely useful medicinal herb with many uses.
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Snowbell TreeHalesia Carolinalow treeSun, Shade4MoistN/ANoNoYes-FruitNoModerateOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukProduces edible fruits and flowers, good bee plant, low maintenance.
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Jerusalem ArtichokeHelianthus tuberosusherbaceousFull Sun, Light Shade2.4Prefers fertile humus, tolerates sandy, clay or loamCold TolerantNoNoYes-tubersNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesEdible Tubers, aperient, aphrodisiac, cholagogue, diuretic, spermatogenetic, stomachic, and tonic, Jerusalem artichoke is a folk remedy for diabetes and rheumatism
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Day LilliesHemerocallis spp.HerbaceousSun, Light shade1.2Most Soil TypesN/ANoNoNoNoLow- Medium Water Requirement.summergarden.co.nzEdible Leaves, mildly hallucinogenic, medicinal properties, antidote for arsenic poisoning, gorgeous flower.
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Sea BuckthornHippophae rhammnoideslow treeSun, Shade2-JunWell Drained SoilCold TolerantNoYesYes-berriesNoLow-grows vigorously90 days stratificationOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukHigh Vitamin edible berries, bee forage, good hedge. WINDBREAK, SHELTERBELT
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Himalayan Sea BuckthornHippophae salicifoliacanopyFull Sun15Moist Soil, sandy loamy or clay. Intolerant of dry soilHeat TolerantNoYesYes-FruitNo(high water demand)120 days stratificationIncredibly healthy fruit. Pioneer species, tolerant of wind, fast growing, prefers to be near water. Soil Stabilizer, tough and hard wood, medicinal uses. Firewood.
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Oriental Raisin TreeHovenia DulciscanopyLight Shade96.6 - 7.8 pH Neutral to slitly alklined moist sandy or loamy soilsHeat and Cold Tolerant, drought tolerantScarifyDried edible berries
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WalnutJuglans spp.CanopyFull Sun20Deep Well Drained loam, prefers alkaline soilCold Tolerant (down to -28.9C)NoNoYes-NutsK, PHeavy (Moderate water demand)OnsiteVarious culinary uses for walnuts. Can be ground, storied, dried, preserved. Material uses: dyes, high quality timber. Insect repellant, tooth cleaner. Huge range of medicinal uses too long to list.
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Everlasting PeaLathryus latifoliusvineFull Sun, light Shade2.4Neutral-Acid SoilDrought TolerantNoYesNo-Inedible PeasNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)http://www.edenbrothers.comPotentially Invasive, Nitrogen Fixing climber. Pea Pods can be poisonous if ingested raw. Very Tough. Can be invasive. Bee Forage.
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Bush CloverLespedeza bicolorShrubSun, light shade3Moist, well drained, tolerated dry soil. Sandy or loamy.Heat Tolerant, NoYesYes-Edible Seeds, Stems and LeavesNoLowOnline-Agroforestry.co.ukUsed for Windbreak, and Earth Stabilizing. Also used for Oil from seeds (lubricant) and basketry. Edible cooked seeds, stems, leaves. Leaves are tea substitute. Chicken Forage.
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Tree LupinLupinus arboreusShrubSun2Well Drained Acid-Neutral SoilCold/ Drought TolerantChop and Drop MulchYesYes-Edible Seeds (SOAKED)PLowScarifyOnline or Around NZGreat Pioneer Plant, Soil Builder, Nitrogen Fixer. Bee Forage. Symbiotic nitrogen-nodule relationship. Wind Tolerant.
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Goji BerryLycium barbarumShrubFull Sun, light Shade3Most Soils, prefers well drained, rich humus.Cold Tolerant (down to -15C)NoNoYes-berriesNo(Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk or Around NZEarth Stabilizer, Hedge, Tolerates Wind and Maritime Exposure. Excellent, nutritious edible ripe berries. Large amount of medicinal uses for berries. (Cholesterol, Impotent, Haemorrhage, Tuberculosis, Fever, Tonics)
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Maakia amurensisMaakia amurensiscanopySun, Shade tolerant40697.00Prefers well drained loamy soil, sandy-clay tolerant. Tolerant of high water table.Cold Tolerant- Frost TolerantYesYesNoNLowAppletonbsGround durable posts, super hardy in all extreme soil conditiosn including high water tables
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AppleMalus domesticacanopyFull Sun, Light Shade 9Moist, Well drained soil, loamy or clay.Cold Tolerant- Frost TolerantNoNoYes-fruitKHeavy (moderate water demand)onsite or onlineGreat Fruit, Medicinal Properties, Wood used for tools, great firewood. Bird Forage.
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Japanese Bush Crab ApleMalus sieboldiilow treeFull Sun40603.00Moist, Well drained soil, loamy or clay.Cold Tolerant- Frost TolerantNoNoYes, berriesNModerateAppletonsGreat pollinator for apples, edible fruit, bees love flowers, fruit good in vinegar and cider
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Crab AppleMalus sylvestrislow treeSun, light shade10Well drained Loamy Soil, but can grow in sandy or clayCold TolerantNoNoYes-FruitNoMediumOnlineEdible Fruits, Good Windbreak Hedge, Animal and Bee Forage
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MallowsMalva spp.HerbaceousFull Sun, light Shade0.45Most Soils, prefers moist, well drained soil.Cold Tolerant (down to -28.9C)NoNoYes-leavesNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Onsite or NZ nurseriesEdible leaves, great raw, in salads or thickening agent. Dyes from plant and seeds. Fibre for materials. Relieves insect bites. Plethora of medicinal uses.Antiphlogistic, astringent, demulcent, expectorant, laxative, salve.
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Oregon GrapeMahonia spp.shrubFull sun, light shade1.26.1 - 7.8 pH%Cold TolerantNoNoEdible berriesdrought tolerant120 days stratificationMedicinal herbs used for bone and joint problems, edible berries
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Tree MedicMedicago ArboreashrubFull Sun1.56.6 - 8.5 pHHeat TolerantNoYesNodrought tolerant60 days stratificationNitrogen Fixer
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Lemon BalmMelissa officinalisHerbaceousFull Sun, Light Shade0.7Well Drained SoilCold TolerantNoNoYes-leavesNoLow (Moderate Water Demand)Online-Agroforestry.co.uk or NZ NurseriesEdible Leaves, great flavoring. Oil is insect repellant. Great medicinal plant with LOTS of uses. Calming and great smelling. Bee Plant.
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Apple MintMentha x villosa alopercuroidesHerbaceousSun, Shade0.6Moist, Most Soil TypesCold TolerantNoNoNoNoVery LowOnline-Agroforestry.co.uk or Around NZGreat Culinary and Medicinal Herb, Smell of Mint keeps mice and rats away! Anti-septic medicine. Too much mint can cause abortions in pregnant women.
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MedlarMespilus germanicalow treeFull Sun, Light Shade6Well Drained Soil, Sandy, Loamy or ClayCold Tolerant (down to -23.3)NoNoYes-FruitNoHeavy (Moderate water demand)Appletons or NZ Nursery Great Fruit when Ripe. Wood is hard and flexible. Fruit can be a laxative, leaves are astringent, and seed is lithontripic.
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Black MulberryMorus nigracanopySun, Shade10AnyCold/Heat ToleranceNoNoYes-berriesNoHeavy120 days stratificationOnsite or onlineUsed for high quality wood (boats, cooperage, fencing). Several Edible and Medicinal uses for fruit and leaves. Can be made into cloth Leaves and berries excellent chicken food
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MulberriesMorus spp.canopySun, Shade10AnyCold/Heat ToleranceNoNoYes-berriesNoHeavy120 days stratificationOnsite or onlineUsed for high quality wood (boats, cooperage, fencing). Several Edible and Medicinal uses for fruit and leaves. Can be made into cloth.