Backyards
Front Yards
Edible Plant Chart
A collection of trees, vines, shrubs and perennials that produce fruit & herbsMany of the foods we eat don't come from annual crops like corn and tomatoes. These fruits and herbs are harvested from long lived trees, vines, shrubs and perennials that have long been a part of the landscaper's palette. Today we are turning back to these plants to integrate into landscapes in lieu of strictly ornamental species. This concept brings edibles into the everyday living of homeowners too busy or where space is too limited to designate a specialized garden for food. This list is the definitive one for showing you and your designer exactly what's possible for your new landscape design. The more of these you integrate into the plan the more diverse your harvest will be in the future.
| Plant | Type | Hardiness | Deciduous | Flower | Fall Foliage | Edible Parts | Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Artichoke |
Perennial |
Moderate |
No |
Purple |
No |
Flower bud |
Border, pots |
|
Asparagus |
Perennial |
Moderate |
Yes |
No |
No |
Shoots |
Background |
|
Avocado |
Tree |
Tender |
No |
No |
No |
Fruit |
Shade, background |
|
Banana |
Tree |
Tender |
No |
Cream |
No |
Fruit |
Tropical accent |
|
Bay Laurel |
Tree |
Moderate |
No |
White |
No |
Leaf seasoning |
Shade, topiary, background |
|
Blueberry |
Shrub |
Hardy |
Yes |
White, bell |
Yes |
Fruits |
Hedge, specimen,background |
|
Citrus |
Tree |
Tender |
No |
White, fragrant |
No |
Fruit |
Shade, hedge |
|
Currant |
Shrub |
Hardy |
Yes |
Red |
Yes |
Fruit |
Border |
|
Fennel |
Perennial |
Moderate |
Yes |
Yellow |
No |
Leaf, bulb, seasoning |
Accent |
|
Fig |
Tree |
Tender |
Yes |
Cream |
No |
Fruit |
Shade |
|
Grape |
Vine |
Hardy |
Yes |
Small |
Yes |
Fruit, young leaf |
Shade |
|
Kiwi |
Vine |
Moderate |
Yes |
Small |
No |
Fruit |
Arbor |
|
Lavender |
Subshrub |
Moderate |
No |
Blue, fragrant |
No |
Foliage, seasoning herb |
Border, pots |
|
Natal plum |
Shrub |
Tender |
No |
White, fragrant |
No |
Fruit |
Border, pots |
|
Olive |
Tree |
Moderate |
No |
Cream |
No |
Fruit |
Shade, accent |
|
Oregano |
Perennial |
Moderate |
Yes |
Cream |
No |
Leaves, seasoning |
Border, pots |
|
Pineapple Guava |
Shrub, sm. Tree |
Moderate |
No |
Red |
No |
Fruit |
Hedge, accent |
|
Pomegranate |
Shrub |
Moderate |
Yes |
Coral red |
Yes |
Fruit |
Specimen |
|
Raspberry & bramble fruits |
Vine bramble |
Hardy |
Yes |
White |
Yes |
Fruit |
Hedge, espalier |
|
Rosemary |
Shrub |
Moderate |
No |
Blue |
No |
Foliage, seasoning herb |
Border, pots |
|
Stone Fruits (apple, pear) |
Tree |
Hardy |
Yes |
Pink, white |
Yes |
Fruit |
Shade, accent |
|
Strawberry |
Perennial |
Moderate |
Yes |
White |
No |
Fruit |
Groundcover, pots |
