Permaculture Food Forest Tree Guilds in Mediterranean Climate

In this video, we'll be exploring some stunning plant combinations that are perfectly suited to thrive in a Mediterranean food forest. With their hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, Mediterranean regions are home to a wide variety of unique and beautiful plants, and we've handpicked some of the best combinations to inspire your gardening endeavors.

Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out, food forest guilds are sure to inspire you and help you create a beautiful and thriving garden in a Mediterranean climate. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of these stunning food forest plant combination!

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Plant list from the video:

Guild 1:
1. Overstory tree: Tagasaste (Chamaecytisus palmensis)
2. Understory tree: Lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, clementine
3. Shrub layer: Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
4. Herbaceous layer: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
5. Ground cover layer: Oregano (Origanum vulgare)
6. Root layer: Salsify (Tragopogon porrifolius)
7. Climbing/vining plants: Grapevine (Vitis vinifera)
Guild 2:
1. Overstory tree: Fig tree (Ficus carica)
2. Understory tree: Pomegranate (Punica granatum), Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo), Feijoa (Feijoa sellowiana)
3. Shrub layer: Bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)
4. Herbaceous layer: Sage (Salvia officinalis)
5. Ground cover layer: Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
6. Root layer: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)
7. Climbing/vining plants: Passionfruit vine (Passiflora edulis)
Guild 3:
1. Overstory tree: Almond and Pistachio
2. Windbreak: Siberian pea tree (Caragana arborescens)
3. Shrub layer: Goumi berry (Elaeagnus multiflora) and Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata).
4. Herbaceous layer: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
5. Ground cover layer: Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
6. Root layer: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
7. Climbing/vining plants: Kiwi vine (Actinidia deliciosa)
Guild 4:
1. Overstory tree: Carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua)
2. Understory tree: Peach, plum, apricot
3. Shrub layer: Common Myrtle (Myrtus communis) or Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)
4. Herbaceous layer: Marjoram (Origanum majorana)
5. Ground cover layer: French honesuckle (Hedysarum coronarium)
6. Root layer: Chicory (Cichorium intybus)
7. Climbing/vining plants: Hops vine (Humulus lupulus)

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[damianicely]

Wow! This is THE video I wish I had found 10 years ago. Ironically I have discovered some of these guilds through blind trial and error. Living in Sagres the most southwestern point in continental Europe we have lower rainfall than most of the med. Thank you so much, this has really inspired me. The item I really felt you missed was mulberry. Depending on the variety they can be either canopy or bush, are amaxingly drought and wind tolerant. count me as a subscriber from now on!

[Docre_T]

I was looking for exactly this, thank you, may your ideas help me fulfill my dreams in the future!!

[twigandroot]

I always enjoy a new video from your channel. I hope you're well. keep up the great work and thanks for all that you do

[ahmedshaharyarejaz]

This is so Useful. Living in Pakistan most of the land has a Mediterranean climate. Thankyou.

[pongop]

Excellent video! I appreciate the diagrams and explanations!

[AllGrowing]

Thanks for your suggestions! Which grape variety do you suggest for clay soil, very hot, dry summers and very cold winters?

[giaccagi]

Hi, wonderful video in a clip!! I just was wondering, despite some species can be intuitive for mediterranean people, what are the sources you have based your video on? Thank you so much!

[mikodamagbenga]

I truly love your videos. Very well done. Do you have any ideas for Sub-Saharan tropical weather? I have a lot of shea butter trees, mangoes, parkia biglobosa, baobab, passion fruits, papaya, banana etc.

[anna-urf]

Do you know of a hibiscus that is hardy and edible? Thank you for a very great video :)

[ClanEATCastingCrew]

At 1:50 is it possible you mixed up the labels for pomegranate and strawberry tree?

[bennyfrohna]

are these all native plants, in the different guilds? i hope so!

[raymascetta]

It’s the common myrtle that grows naturally here in the macchia mediterranea…not the cultivar crepe myrtle…this wild plant has useful berries (liquors, roasting).

[iridanos]

The best garden is an ecological garden. Choose native plants as much as possible in order to attract native insects. Copy nature itself. The result will amaze you!

[veriniaspartacus]

Great Video, but the initial photos showing carob tree isn’t actually a carob tree, the leaves and pics are wrong, probably acacia of some sort.

[ckayias]

check about the carop... i think you mistake on it