Oak tree (Quercus sp.)

Since most of my property is covered with large, mature oak trees, it is essential to review all possibilities of using this ecosystem for purpose of the permaculture.

First note is on building tall beds surrounding the trees; unfortunately the roots need access to air and crowding around the trunk may weaken the tree itself, so use common sense on what your ecosystem can realistically sustain.

The obvious candidates would be shade loving plants and fungi.

Shade loving plants:

• aloe
• many common vegetables (try and see what survives)

Mushrooms (fungi) compatible with oak:

• Boletus sp.