Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Edible Trees

Summer time brings juicy red tomatoes, plump yellow squash, and other beautiful vegetables in your garden. But why not landscape with edible plants and have something to enjoy year round?

Examples of trees that produce fruit are Serviceberries, which have attractive light green leaves and for about 2 weeks in June are covered in blueberry-like berries that are delicious! In Spring time it is covered in white flowers and in autumn the leaves turn a beautiful red.

Mulberry Trees are another low maintenance tree that has fruit similar to blackberries. These sweet berries are a favorite among many.

Fig Trees are a beautiful coarse textured tree that provides interest with their leaves and their delicious fruit! I just checked our fig tree and it is loaded with small baby figs. In just a week or two it is going to be filled with plump juicy figs. I can't wait!

2 comments:

  1. Nice designs. I like your idea and it's really unique. The design occupies less space but it does not sacrifice the art. Well done and keep on designing.

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  2. That could work in a barnyard or in a county setting. Because here in the city if you'd do that, a week after you designed your lawn you'd just regret it.

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