Can intercropping with native trees enhance structural stability in young rubber (Hevea brasiliensis) agroforestry system?

•Intercrops could reduce wind speed and wind damage on rubber trees.•Interspecific nutrients and space resources competition existed between species.•Intercrops reduced rubber tree height, crown area and provided afford wind barrier.•Intercropping increased the productivity of intercropped system.•Intercropping improved the stability of intercropping system.