By Larry Hodgson
It’s easier to justify the cost of installing a hedge if it not only provides a visible barrier or boundary for your property, but also something to put on the table.
So, when you’re considering hedge possibilities, you should include not only strictly ornamental shrubs, but also edible ones.
Here are some examples of temperate climates plants that will provide a useful hedge with edible benefits:
| Species | Edible Part |
| Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) | Shoot |
| Blueberry, bilberry, cranberry, huckleberry (Vaccinium spp.) | Fruit |
| Chokeberry (Aronia spp.) | Fruit |
| Currant, blackcurrant, gooseberry (Ribes spp.) | Fruit |
| Dwarf Cherry (Prunus tomentosa) | Fruit |
| Elderberry (Sambucus spp.) | Fruit, flower |
| Goji (Lycium barbarum) | Fruit |
| Haskap, honeyberry (Lonicera caerulea) | Fruit |
| Hazel, filbert (Corylus spp.) | Nut |
| Mahonia, Oregon grape (Mahonia spp.) | Fruit |
| Plum (Prunus spp.) | Fruit |
| Rose (Rosa spp.) | Fruit |
| Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) | Fruit |
| Serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) | Fruit |
