Height:
30–80 cm (vine to 1 m)
Ecological Functions:
- Strong nitrogen fixer
- High biomass producer
- Soil improver for degraded areas
- Attracts beneficial insects
- Cool-season cover crop
Best Placement:
- Between young trees
- Meadow patches
- Reclaimed slopes after weeds removed
- Avoid smothering small shrubs (keep to edges)
Pairs Best With:
- Apple, Pear, Plum
- Persimmon
- Elderberry
- Feijoa
- Chestnut & Hazel
Suitability:
Excellent for soil repair in cool temperate climates.