Edibles

Rosemary Chef's Choice is an outstanding rosemary specially selected for its higher oil content and spicy flavour. It is an attractive semi-prostrate shrub with fragrant blue flowers in winter and spring. Chef's Choice is great for decorative pots within your outdoor entertaining area, hedges and screens.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Sunny position. Hardy to tolerate most climates.
Size: Height 0.80m x width 1m

A dwarf Imperial Mandarin is a robust tree that gives a vigorous amount of mandarins that ripen from June onwards. It produces fragrant creamy-white flowers followed by medium-sized orange fruit. The skin is easy to peel, and the flesh is very juicy and delightfully strong-scented. The dwarf variety is ideal to grow in tubs, espaliered, courtyards or balcony areas if placed in a warm sunny position.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Protect from strong winds during flowering or while the fruit is forming. Frost, humidity and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 1-2m x width 1-2m

The Jumbo Kalamata Olive makes a particularly beautiful feature tree, offering both ornamental appeal and the joy of harvesting your own olives for pickling and preserving. These stunning evergreens are celebrated for their striking silver–green foliage and masses of creamy white spring flowers, which are followed by firm green fruit that gradually blushes red before ripening to glossy black. There’s nothing quite like placing a bowl of homemade olives on the table to share with friends and family.

Soil: Well-drained soil
Conditions: Full sun. Frost, heat, wind and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 4-10m x width 2-4m

The Black Genoa Fig, a delightful cultivar of the Common Edible Fig, is a fast-growing, deciduous tree that adds both beauty and bounty to any garden. Standing 3-5 metres tall, it produces masses of exceptional quality, dark red-fleshed fruits with striking purple-green skin during summer. This self-pollinating variety boasts a vigorous spreading habit and yields two crops annually, ensuring a reliable and abundant harvest. Whether enjoyed fresh, dried, or transformed into jams, its delicious fruits make it a favourite among gardeners and food enthusiasts alike. With its medium size and round form, the Black Genoa Fig is a versatile addition to any landscape.
Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil, enriched with organic matter.
Conditions: Prefers full sun; self-pollinating. Suitable for regions with mild winters.
Size: 3-5m H x 3m W

A vigorous and productive Mediterranean fruiting plant suitable for growing in drier parts of the garden, Wonderful Pomegranate is famous for its rich red colour and piquant flavour. The fruit can be eaten as fresh fruit or juiced, and the seeds of this variety are less woody than others. Water during fruiting to improve quality and fruit set. Plants are self-fertile.
Soil: Plant in a free-draining soil as trees dislike waterlogging.
Conditions: Pomegranates grow well in areas with cold winters and hot, dry summers. Drought tolerant once established, pomegranates will also tolerate coastal conditions and frost.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 2m

Citrus junos Yuzu is a small, yellow citrus fruit native to Asia -it resembles a small lemon or a yellow clementine and features uneven, bumpy skin that sets it apart from other fruits. Growing on a small, upright shrub/tree the leaves are evergreen and create a lush appearance, while the branches have sharp thorns that you’ll need to look out for! The taste of the Yuzu is quite unique - best described as a combination of lemon and mandarin orange, with a dash of lime and grapefruit. It is rarely eaten as a fresh fruit but is renowned for its juice and zest, which impart a unique and refreshing touch and complement a range of flavours. From desserts to sauces, Asian entrees to select cocktails, Yuzu adds a bold touch to a diverse range of dishes

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun. Yuzu is incredibly hardy, more so than other citrus, and does well in many climates. Protect from wind.
Size: Height 2-5m x width 2-3m

Prostanthera incisa, or Native Thyme or Cut Leaf Mint Bush, is a highly ornamental shrub with an openly branching habit that stands strong and erect. Its branches are dense and hairy with slightly oval leaves with rounded tips. This overlooked but beautifully ornamental shrub is considered to be our own native Australian thyme. With an enticing aroma likened to rosemary, lemon, mint and pepper, Native Thyme is a ‘bouquet garni’ of all your favourite herbs in one plant. Ideal for edible hedges or container gardens. It has historically, and remains, an iconic part of bush tucker planting.

Soil: Well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, frost and coastal tolerant.
Size: Height 2m x width 2m

Old Man Saltbush is a fast-growing shrub commonly used today as a livestock grazing plant. However, both the seeds and leaves are viable bush tucker, with the leaves salty in flavour and rich in protein, antioxidants and minerals. The leaves are an attractive silvery grey and tiny pale flowers appear throughout the year. Old Man Saltbush leaves may be treated like a leafy vegetable, enjoyed blanched, sautéed, wrapped around meat or fish, used in salads, or for stuffing poultry. Alternatively, they may be dried and used as a herb or sprinkle. It may be grown in the ground or kept smaller in pots, if harvested frequently. With regular pruning, it makes a great gap filler or edible hedge.

Soil: Rich, loamy well-drained soil.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade. Drought, salt, windy and coastal tolerant. Frost tender.
Size: Height 2-3m x width 1-2m