Paradiesgarten
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Müllersteige 8, 74626 Bretzfeld, Baden WürttembergThe 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):
0.5Percentage of area under trees/shrubs (in %):
60Establishment (date):
Mar 1, 2023Farming 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