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lEdible and Herbal Plants |
PRICES QUOTED ARE RETAIL, FOR WHOLESALE PRICES PLEASE CONTACT US |
all prices for 20cm pot unless otherwise shown |
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ACTINIDIA ARGUTA
Vigorous species which forms small non-hairy , grape sized fruits.Very juicy and tasty. Male and female plants needed for fruit set. |
$27.50 |
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ARONIA MELANOCARPA (Black Chokeberry)
Deciduous hardy shrub grown for the superb autumn colours . Black juicy berries. |
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ASIMINA TRILOBA (American Pawpaw)
Annonaceae
A fascinating small deciduous tree with chocolate coloured flowers produced before leaves. Edible perfumed 10-15cm fruit. Large leaves have good autumn colours. Tolerant of soggy soils. Sun or shade. |
$35.00 |
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS (Tea) Shrub with small white nodding flowers in autumn and 6-8 cm rather corrugated leaves.The "Tea Plant" of commerce. A second form grows larger and has larger leaves |
$20.00
15cm
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CAMELLIA SINENSIS PINK
Pink flowers. More compact growth habit and leaves suffused purple. |
$20.00
15cm |
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CASIMIROA EDULIS (White sapote)
Small tree with trifoliate leaves. Edible fruits are green at first turning yellow. Creamy texture , bitter sweet taste a little like avocado. |
$25.00 |
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CYDONIA CATHAYENSIS
Rosaceae
Large deciduous shrub sporting stout spines. Flowers white flushed salmon-pink in spring. Quince-like fruit to 15cm. Fruits are excellent stewed. |
$27.50 |
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CORNUS MAS (Cornelian Cherry)
Sturdy shrubby tree with masses of tiny yellow flowers along bare stems in winter followed by red jelly bean shaped fruits from which a beautiful jelly is made. pH 6-8. Used widely in northern Greece and Yugoslavian areas for drinks etc. Macedonian / Yugoslavian name is Dren |
$25.00 |
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CORNUS OFFICIANALIS
Small tree similar to C. mas but has attractive peeling bark.Yellow flowers along bare stems followed by red fruits. Rich autumn colours |
$27.50 |
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GEVUINA AVELLANA (Avellano,Chilean Hazelnut)
Proteaceae
Evergreen small tree. Very attractive large pinnate foliage which emerges covered in reddish-purple felt. Edible hazel tasting nut. White Grevillea-like flowers in summer. Needs very good drainage. |
$33.00 |
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HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (Witch Hazel)
Shrubby tree. Pale yellow flowers have a sweet penetrating scent in autumn.Yellow autumn tones. Herbal. |
$27.50 |
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HOVENIA DULCIS (Japanese Raisin Tree)
Rhamnaceae
Deciduous small tree with good foliage. Fleshy flower stems are edible, tasting of pear when fresh or raisins when dried. Tolerant of wide pH range |
$27.50 |
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JUGLANS HINDSII
Medium sized tree withhandsome foliage. |
$22.00 |
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JUGLANS NEOTROPICA
Evergreen tree to 20m. |
$22.00 |
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JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS FEMALE
Male and female on different trees.Medicinal plant.Large prickly shrub. |
$22.00 |
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LAURUS NOBILIS (Bay Laurel)
Lauraceae
Evergreen tree heavily clothed with aromatic leathery foliage. Excellent hedging plant or for topiary. Coastal. |
$20.00 |
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LYCIUM BARBARUM
Solanaceae
Vigorous medium shrub with spiny arching stems. Purple flowers in summer-autumn followed by orange or red berries. Good in coastal areas. Medicinal in China. |
$27.50 |
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PEUMUS BOLDUS (Boldo)
Monimaceae
Large evergreen , leathery leaves and 1cm cream flowers in terminal cymes in late winter. Excellent screen. Edible fruit. Male and female on different trees. Used for tanning and medicinal purposes. In Chile leaves are infused as for tea with a little sugar added to taste. Not to be taken too often without medical advice. |
$27.50 |
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PINUS PINEA (STONE OR UMBRELLA PINE)
A remarkable flat topped pine tree with edible nuts. Young plants blueish. |
$25.00 |
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PRUNUS SEROTINA (Rum Cherry,Wild Black Cherry)
Large tree. The glossy leaves which are like a Portugal Laurel ,turn a clear yellow in autumn. Flowers white in racemes to 15cm followed by strings of edible purplish-black cherries. Be careful it can become weedy - birds spread the seeds. |
$27.50 |
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PRUNUS SPINOSA (Sloe plum)
Spiny shrub of English hedgerows. The purple fruits are very bitter but added to gin make a very pleasing traditional liquour - 'sloe gin'. Ask for the recipe. |
$25.00 |
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PSEUDOCYDONIA SINENSIS
Rosaceae
Small tree with attractive bark which flakes into fawn and grey patches. Pink flowers in spring followed by large yellow quince fruits up to 18 -20 cm long. Semi -evergreen with leaves often colouring in autumn - winter . |
$25.00 |
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UGNI MOLINAE (Chilean Guava)
Myrtaceae
Slow growing shrub with aromatic dark green small foliage. The small penduluos pink flowers are followed by very tasty purple-red small fruit. Good hedge plant. |
$20.00 |
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UGNI MONTANA
Similar to U.molinae but more slender leaves and larger ? fruit but not as red. |
$27.50 |
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VACCINEUM SUSHINE BLUE
Blue tinted leaves and a tasty blueberry. |
$20.00
15cm pot |
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