I'm planning a small orchard and would like to put nitrogen fixing shrubs and trees intermixed with the apples and plums etc. Obviously if those fixers could produce some fruit of their own, that would be a win win. I've come across 2 relatives of the Russian olive tree (all Elaeagnus sp.) that look quite promising... but see a lot of warnings about autumn olive being invasive, while goumi is not? Does anyone grow these plants? Is there a taste difference? How invasive are they for you?
Any advice on a permaculture style orchard appreciated. : )
