Viewing post #1173061 by EvergreenMike

@ssgardener: I'm so happy to hear sweet woodruff is evergreen here! It's one I came across a while ago in my research, but I couldn't find any definitive evidence that it wouldn't die back. I'm so excited to look into some uses for it. What kind of sun do you have it in? I did know of St. John's Wort, but could only find medicinal uses.

@critterologist: I've looked into honeyberry and other lonicera species. The only edible evergreen I've found is Japonica. As for gooseberries, I have found a few Ribes species that are evergreen and non toxic, they are fairly obscure and rare though. I plan to try Ribes Davidii, as it's one of few that are hardy and don't have brambles. Rubus is another genus I'm looking into (raspberries, blackberries, salmonberries, dewberries, boysenberries, etc). So far, I've found a few varieties that are evergreen, and the whole genus is technically edible. Rubus Nepalensis looks to be the most promising as a flavorful evergreen raspberry, and I plan on testing it as well.

Anyone happen to know of any roses that are evergreen in zone 7? (thornless would be a plus) All Rosa species are edible, petals and hips, though taste and texture varies wildly.