Edible Vegetation Used in Edmonton Landscape Design

I often get asked about edible vegetation commonly used in landscape design that can thrive in the Edmonton climate. I love that people are inspired by the idea that they can use the vegetation growing in their back yards for salads, baking, canning, juicing and drying. Rather than reciting a list from the top of my head every time I’m asked the question, I’ve decided to compile a list of edible vegetation for the Edmonton region and make it available to all our friends and clients. Enjoy. . .

EDIBLE FRUIT-BEARING TREES:

Apples (Malus): Norland, Wesland, Parkland, September Ruby
Crabapples (Malus): Rescue, Dolgo, Kerr
Cherry (Prunus): Evan Cherry
Plum (Prunus): Bounty, Brooked, Brookgold, Ptitsin#5,9,10
Pear (Pyrus): Ure, Early Gold

EDIBLE FRUIT-BEARING SHRUBS:

Saskatoon (Amelanchier)
Sandcherry (Prunus)
Nanking cherry (Prunus)
Prairie cherry (Prunus)
Honeyberry (Lonicera)
Black currant (Ribes nigra)
Red currant (Ribes sativum)
Gooseberry (Ribes hirtellum)
Highbush cranberry (Virburnum)

SMALL FRUIT:

Stawberry (Fragaria)
Raspberry (Rubus)
Blueberry (Vaccinium)
Kiwi (Actinidia arguta “Issai”)
Grape (Vitis “Vaillant”)

PERENNIALS, VEGETABLES:

Rhubarb (Rheum)
Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis)
Onions, Chives (Allium)
Ferns (Matteuccia strutiopteris)
Mint (Mentha)
Oregano (Origanum)
Thyme (Thymus)
Sage (Salvia)