Specialist Plant Nursery in the Heart of the Thames Valley

Founded by Paul Barney, Edulis is tucked away in a walled garden in the Thames Valley near Pangbourne. Inspired by Bill Mollison in the 80s, the nursery grows an eclectic mix of rare plants, including a large selection of unusual edible plants as well as many rare shady plants. Most plants in the nursery are hardy and relatively easy to grow. Paul has searched and selected a good range of edible plants not seen in your local garden centre.

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Featured Plants

Salix chaenomeloides 'Mt Aso'

Mt Aso Willow Salicaceae

NEW A remarkable stunning willow with soft furry dark-pink catkins. Stops people in their tracks. Sun or part-shade. Ht 2m. Excellent subject for coppicing. From the Japanese florist trade. £18.50 3 litre

Woodwardia unigemmata

Chain Fern Blechnaceae

A truly gorgeous evergreen fern with almost bronze coloured new growth. Perfect for sheltered shady position or a container. Not too dry. Mulch may be needed in cold areas

Zanthoxylum piperitum

Japanese Pepper (Sanshō) Rutaceae

Deliciously aromatic medium sized deciduous shrub with pinnate leaves. Almost spineless form. Leaves traditionally used as a paste with salads and fruit is used to eat with eels. Immature berries also used with fish. Easy to grow in most aspects. Established plants £13.50

Zanthoxylum simulans

Szechuan or Sichuan Pepper Rutaceae

The Szechuan Pepper is a large spiny deciduous shrub with pinnate leaves. Edible leaves and seed pods. Used in Chinese cooking. Ht 3m. China. It is also a good subject for a container, being easily pruned to shape in the winter. 1 litre plants £13.50