I don’t have many spots left in my sub 1/4 acre lot but I’m borderline high density planting in my back and side yard. I have a north-south line of plants in the back with a Cogshall mango on the southern side and a carambola 20’ to the north. I plan on keeping the Cogshall at 10‘x10’ and I’m looking for something to plant between them that is ideally higher-stratum to provide some shade for the carambola and not encroach on the mango. I currently have an Indian almond (beach almond) growing in this spot but it’s had dieback at the top when we touched freezing temperatures a couple winters ago and then hurricane Nicole broke it off at 8’ last year so I don’t think this tree is going to do what I want it to.
What other plants could I fit into this space in zone 10a Sebastian? I’m not sure if I want another mango although I could let a seedling Turpentine shoot up to the sky and fill this spot nicely (I enjoy Turpentines). This area is very well draining sand that I heavily mulch. I’d like to hear your comments.
I already have:
PPK, Sunrise, and Cogshall mangos
Mai 1 and Red Morning jackfruits
Oro Negro and a really good seedling avocados
2 loquats
Barbados cherry
Everbearing mulberry
Miracle fruit
June plum
Bananas
Strawberry tree
Cassava
A variety of perennial vegetables