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Paradiesgarten

Lat: 9.431662368841769, Lng: 49.174006368432686
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Müllersteige 8, 74626 Bretzfeld, Baden Württemberg

The Paradiesgarten is a regeneratively managed, syntropic agroforestry at the edge of Bretzfeld. In dynamically structured plant communities of trees, shrubs, perennials, and ground covers, a diverse ecosystem is created that strengthens soil fertility, biodiversity, and climate resilience. It is designed as a self-harvest fruit orchard where members can enjoy ripe fruit directly from the tree. The place combines professional practice, educational offerings, research, and communal participation.

Agroforestry system type:

Other (incl. kitchen gardens/ community food forests)

Size of agroforestry system area(s) (in ha):

0.5

Percentage of area under trees/shrubs (in %):

60

Establishment (date):

Mar 1, 2023

Farming sectors:

  • Fodder production
  • Fruit growing

Tree species:

  • Apple (Malus domestica)
  • Apricot (Prunus armeniaca)
  • Pear (Pyrus communis)
  • Butternut (Juglans cinerea)
  • Rowan (Sorbus aucuparia)
  • Sweet Chestnut (Castanea sativa)
  • Common Fig (Ficus carica)
  • Paulownia (Paulownia tomentosa)
  • Wild Service Tree (Sorbus torminalis / Torminalis glaberrima)
  • Alder (Alnus spp.)
  • Ash (Fraxinus spp.)
  • Black Poplar x Maximowicz's Poplar (Populus nigra x populus maximowiczii)
  • Medlar (Crataegus germanica)
  • Lime / Linden (Tilia spp.)
  • Japanese Walnut (Juglans ailantifolia)
  • Kamtschatica edible Honeysuckle (Lonicera edulis kamtschatica)
  • White Mulberry (Morus alba)
  • Black Mulberry (Morus nigra)

(Intended) use of trees:

  • food production (e.g. production fruit/nut)

Shrub species:

  • Blackberry (Rubus fruticosus)
  • Pea Shrub (Siberian Pea Tree) (Caragana arborescens)
  • Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo)
  • Figs (Ficus carica)
  • Snowy Mespilus (Amelanchier ovalis)
  • Dogwood (Cornus spp.)
  • Hazelnut (Corylus avellana)
  • Blueberry/ Cranberries/ Bilberries/ Huckleberries/ Madeira Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.)
  • Honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea)
  • Hardy Kiwi/ Kiwi Berry (Actinidia arguta)
  • Cornelian Cherry (Cornus mas)
  • Autumn Olive (Elaeagnus umbellata)
  • Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra)
  • Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum simulans)
  • Grapes (Vitis vinifera)
  • Juneberry (Amelanchier lamarckii)
  • Currants (red/ white/ black) (Ribes spp.)

(Intended) use of the shrubs:

  • food production (e.g. production fruit / nut)

Motivation/rationale for establishing or maintaining agroforestry system:

  • Higher productivity
  • Diversified product range

Interest in product sales / marketing:

Yes