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Edible Trees and Shrubs Hardy in Britain (Temperate): Q - R

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CL. Climber     D. Deciduous     E. Evergreen
SH. Shrub       T. Tree


Type BOTANICAL NAME COMMON NAME EDIBLE PARTS NOTES
E.T. Quercus ilex Holm Oak Seed Most soils. Very wind resistant
D.T. Quercus prinus Chestnut Oak Seed Good deep loam
  The seed of all species is a good source of carbohydrates although in many species the seed is also rich in tannin which is bitter and indigestible. Unfortunately, some of most palatable species do not fruit well in Britain though the following could be worth trying: Q. alba, Q. douglasii, Q. emoryi, Q. gambelii, Q. muhlenbergii and Q. virginiana
 
D.T. Rhamnus carolinianus Indian Cherry Fruit Most soils. Might not be very hardy
D.T. Rhamnus purshiana Cascara Sagrada Fruit Most soils
E.SH. Rhaphiolepis indica Indian Hawthorn Fruit Mild areas only. Sunny position, fertile soil
E.SH. Rhaphiolepis umbellata   Seed Sunny position, fertile soil
D.SH. Rhus glabra Smooth Sumach Fruit Sunny position. Most soils
  The fruit of the above species is often steeped in warm water for 10 minutes to make a very refreshing drink. Other species with edible fruits that can also be used in this way include R. aromatica, R. copallina, R. integrifolia, R. punjabensis, R. trilobata and R. typhina
D.SH. Ribes divaricatum Worcesterberry Fruit Most soils
D.SH. Ribes nigrum Blackcurrant Fruit Most soils if rich in humus
D.SH. Ribes rubrum Redcurrant Fruit Most soils
D.SH. Ribes uva-crispa Gooseberry Fruit Most soils. Dislikes clay
  The fruit of all species of Ribes is edible but not always very palatable. Some other species worth trying include R. aciculare, R. altissimum, R. americanum, R. aureum, R. bracteosum, R. cynosbati, R. hirtellum, R. longeracemosum, R. meyeri, R. montigenum, R. odoratum, R. oxyacanthoides, R. palczewskii, R. pauciflorum, R. procumbens, R. rotundifolium, R. sachalinense, R. sanguineum and R. valdivianum
D.T. Robinia pseudoacacia Locust Flowers. Seed - must be cooked Most soils
D.SH. Rosa rugosa Ramanas Rose Fruit, seed, flowers Most soils
D.SH. Rosa villosa Apple Rose Fruit, seed Most soils. Sunny position
  The fruit of all species of Rosa is more or less edible, though the flesh is often very thin and there is a layer of seed hairs just below the flesh that can cause irritation if eaten. The following species are also worth trying: R. acicularis, R. californica, R. canina, R. centifolia, R. macrophylla, R. majalis, R. nutkana and R. sericea
E.SH. Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Leaves Sunny position. Light, dry soil
D.CL. Rubus procerus Himalayan Giant Blackberry Fruit Most soils
D.CL. Rubus fruticosus Blackberry Fruit, root Most soils
D.SH. Rubus idaeus Raspberry Fruit Dislikes very heavy soils
D.SH. Rubus laciniatus Parsley-Leaved Blackberry Fruit Most soils
D.SH. Rubus loganobaccus Loganberry Fruit Well-drained soil
D.SH. Rubus phoenicolasius Japanese Wineberry Fruit Most soils
  A very large genus, the fruit of all species is more or less edible. Some of the most noteworthy include R. allegheniensis, R. amabilis, R. biflorus, R. caesius, R. corchorifolius, R. flagelliflorus, R. ichangensis, R. innominatus, R. kuntzeanus, R. lasiostylus, R. leucodermis, R. occidentalis, R. palmatus, R. parviflorus, R. setchuensis and R. tricolor

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