A couple of dioon spinolosum and achacha tree planted

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Some additions to the garden, creating that unique microclimate as I go, using certain dry sun tolerant cycas species they will help create a shade affect cooling the ground. And an achacha fruit tree in a more decent spot to add to the shade affect again helping the microclimate even more. If you can cool the ground in barren spots it’s amazing the affect it will have in helping the garden or plants get established, and once established you can go about creating that unique microclimate that will be a lifesaver in the heat. 

[epiphyte]

looking forward to seeing the progress of your achacha over time!  i've had 1 in the ground for a couple years that has barely grown.  might be in too much shade because the one i planted last year in more sun grew a bit more.  but i also fried a potted achacha with too much sun.  

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On 2/27/2025 at 2:52 PM, epiphyte said:

looking forward to seeing the progress of your achacha over time!  i've had 1 in the ground for a couple years that has barely grown.  might be in too much shade because the one i planted last year in more sun grew a bit more.  but i also fried a potted achacha with too much sun.  

I did recently read of a plantation of achacha in Queensland the first commercial one. So i figured if its being grown on a commercial scale sunlight would have a premium and a must have. Time will tell iam more worried about the cold weather if anything.