Height:
20–40 cm
Ecological Functions:
- Nitrogen fixer (persistent perennial)
- Groundcover / living mulch
- Weed suppressor
- Drought tolerant (better than clover)
- Erosion control on slopes
- Supports beneficial insects
- Thrives in poor and compacted soils
Best Placement:
- Under hazelnuts, chestnuts, mulberries, apples, feijoa
- Around young trees as living mulch
- Along paths as tough turf
- Compatible with walnut (juglone tolerant)
Pairs Best With:
- Walnut
- Chestnut
- Hazelnut
- Mulberry
- Pear
- Apple
- Persimmon
- Feijoa
- Elderberry
- Pawpaw
Suitability:
Excellent on slopes, poor soil, drought; ideal for cool temperate climates.