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We drove up to the nursery last Thursday, having found their website and realising it was only a 2 hour drive from where we live.
The place appeared organized and well run and more importantly, everything they had for sale looked extremely healthy. We bought 14 plants for $400 and change total, and with the exception of the 1 gallon pawpaw's which I'd say was about average, everything was bigger and more developed than you would expect for the pot size. The one quart $16 olive tree was 2.5 feet and probably 2 years old, the 1 gallon coffee plant looks as if it might yield a crop next summer already and the 3 gallon contorted jujube had a trunk with over a half inch calliper. Everything that did not immediately go into the ground had to be repotted since the plants were already too big for the pots they were sold in.
The owner showed us around, helped us make our selections and offered fresh persimmons from the many large trees growing amongst the greenhouses.
A pricing error on the internet was honoured without us even asking, leading to a $20 discount on a Novak Dwarf Banana.
I can't comment on their shipping practises, but in terms of the nursery itself and the plants they sell we were very impressed.
Can't wait to go back in the spring (or possibly sooner ...)
Communication with ediblelandscaping.com was excellent. Delivery was timely. All plants are in the ground & growing. Any nursery that accomplishes those three things makes me a satisfied customer.
Recently placed an order, their customer service is great, but the shipping charges are alittle high compared to others. Overall can't wait till the plants arrive.
On May 15th, 2009, Express128 added the following:
Coffee plant arrived today, it looks great. Leaves were green and the overall plant was bigger than expected. Will buy from again next year.
I ordered 3 raspberry plants and a medlar tree. The plants were packed very well and arrived in excellent condition. They even upgraded the size of the raspberries I ordered. The information sent with the order was very helpful and informative. I'll definitely order from them again.
I ordered 3 Blueberry plants and 2 fig plants from Edible Landscaping this year. The individuals that I spoke with before I ordered and when I actually ordered could not have been more pleasant to deal with.They were willing to discuss the survivability of certain varieties that I was thinking about planting, and the young lady who took my order was willing to discuss the flavor profiles of the fig plants they carried to help me decide which ones I actually wanted to order. The potted plants arrived well packed and were in wonderful shape with little or no breakage. I look forward to ordering from this company again.
I ordered from them based on a recommendation from a fellow gardener. My plants arrived last week as promised and I was very pleased with how healthy they looked, their nice size and the careful way they were packed.
Wow! That was fast!! I ordered a red currant bush and Surround spray last week, and it arrived today. The bush is extremely healthy looking, almost 2 years old (1 gallon), and it was packaged with great care. The Surround spray is hard to find, and it was reasonably priced at Edible Landscaping, and shipping charges were not exorbitant either. They were very nice to speak with on the phone too. I definitely hope to do business with them again. :)
I've ordered about 5 times from Edible Landscaping. Each time the order arrived promptly and I've been impressed with the plants. Only once did I get a call asking if I was OK with a substitute because something wasn't available and ironically I wanted the substitute more - it just wasn't on the website. I've called and added to an order at the last minute too and all was handled extremely well. All plants have arrived in great packaging and good condition. I'll order from them again.
On Sep 17, 2008, Dorr_n_PolkGA Rockmart, GA wrote:
I just got my order today and I only ordered last week! And I'm so excited because I finally got my Flying Dragon citrus tree!!! It's been on my list for awhile now. Very nice package, though a little hard to remove all that tape around the pot. I had ordered two other plants as well, a cranberry and sweet bay laurel, both packaged similarly and all with plenty of dirt. And I was kinda surprised as to the size of the plants, definitely larger than I was expecting to get. I'm not sure if I'll order again just because they don't have else on my list, but I definetly would they did.
On September 25th, 2008, Dorr_n_PolkGA changed the rating from positive to neutral and added the following:
Edited - September 25-2008
I'm changing my feedback to neutral...I had realized that the "Flying Dragon" plant I received had very straight thorns, which are supposed to be curved so i called and spoke with a woman, I didn't catch her name. She said she would speak to Owner and get back to me by email, that was 2 days ago, I've yet to see an email. She said it may be because it's a young plant, but I'm skeptical. I'll wait a few more days and if I haven't received an email I will call again. But all the plants themselves are fine.On October 1st, 2008, Dorr_n_PolkGA changed the rating from neutral to positive and added the following:
Hadn't received an email, unless it got spammed by my server, so I called back. I was correct, I did not have a flying dragon and they informed me that they had shipped one my way. YAY!!! Going back to Positive where it shall stay.
We ordered 3 persimmon trees and a couple of dwarf pomegranate. They were nicely packaged but one of the persimmon trees was basically a stick in dirt...no roots, nothing. My husband called and they sent a replacement almost immediately. I don't recall the details, but it seems that something was wrong with the replacement so my husband made another call. At that point, if I were an Edible Landscaping employee, I would have been reluctant to send YET another replacement, but they promised to do so in a couple weeks. A little over a week later one was mailed and everything is great. I commend them on their pleasantness and trusting that we weren't making up stories (although we would have sent digital pictures if necessary!). We'll definitely order from them again in the future...although they might prefer that we NOT do that! :-)
On Jan 5, 2008, ket0276 Aurora, IN (Zone 6a) wrote:
I ordered a coffee plant as a Christmas present for my husband. Unfortunately, their website was down, but they responded quickly to my email with a phone number to call. The csr was very helpful, and I received my order in 1 week for the regular shipping charge, which was impressive, given it was the week before Christmas. I was also impressed by how carefully packaged the plant was, and how healthy it looked. I'm not sure how it will fare as a houseplant, but if it doesn't thrive, it was through no fault of the company. I'm looking forward to ordering some more plants in the spring.
I am pleased with this company's products and customer service. I ordered four blueberries earlier in the year, and they arrived in good shape. I just ordered and received Tristar strawberries in four inch pots. The plants were robust and well-rooted. Good customer service on the phone. Will order again from this company!
Great selection of products and information. I am so excited to have found some items like cranberries that I can experiment with. The care with which they pack everything is impressive, especially compared to other online vendors. At first I was concerned about the size of the plants because they seemed small; however, I know that the root system of a plant is exponentially much more important than anything you can see above ground, and the roots were all healthy and well developed when I planted.
I was disappointed slightly w/ their customer service. I emailed a question and did not get a response for quite some time; so, I called instead. It took a few days to finally get someone (since my message had not been returned, either), but once I did the woman whom I spoke w/ was helpful and I placed my entire order over the phone.
They did have a product (Goji berry) that I found a post about on their forum, and when I called they confirmed. I thought it might be dead when it arrived...very few leaves at all...but it has since done incredibly well -- that speaks to me to the health and care of the plant to establish great root systems that can overcome dropped foliage, shipping, etc.
Part of my order was backordered, and it took a month or so to get here -- but the second shipment just arrived today and I am satisfied. Another portion was just cancelled w/ an 'order again next year--out of stock' message; although disappointed, I certainly understand and appreciate the time they took to write me a note to explain the situation.
Overall, I am satisfied and will consider them for future purchases, especially because of their niche.
On Jul 28, 2007, RedClay007 Richmond, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:
I ordered a grafted PawPaw, 'Mango', and a native strawberry plant. Both arrived in excellent condition, and the pawpaw has already grown 2 feet in it's first growing season. Great selection of fruiting plants.
On Jun 15, 2007, escubed Brookline, MA (Zone 6a) wrote:
Just received our order of a fig tree and wintergreen plants. The plants arrived when promised. The package was prepared with care and the plant material arrived in excellent condition. We were impressed by the quality of the plants!
On Jun 1, 2007, Tplant Pembroke Pines, FL (Zone 10a) wrote:
Yesterday, I recieved two Blueberry plants that were in excellent condition. The packing was perfect and the plants looked like they were just transplanted that moment. All this and they were in transit for three days. The berries were larger than I anticipated. Prior to this order I ordered and recieved a Persimmons tree which was also larger than I expected and also in excellent condition. They are, as far as I am concerned, the best that I have ever done business with pertaining to live plants and I shall continue to do so....
On May 16, 2007, glendalekid Tuscaloosa, AL (Zone 7b) wrote:
I ordered an Issai kiwi, 3 gallon size, and twelve 4 1/2" potted asparagus plants. They arrived well packed and in good condition. The kiwi is especially nice.
The asparagus plants are small seedlings - I should have read the description more closely. However, for plants in 4 1/2" pots I really expected them to be larger. These would have been more appropriate in the smaller 2 1/2" pots. Personally, I suspect that all the asparagus plants are alike, and you get them in the pot you ordered, as ordering the larger pots does not seem to get larger plants. This was a disappointment.
Whether I will order again from them, I do not know. If they have something I cannot get elsewhere, maybe.
On Apr 24, 2007, CoreHHI Bluffton, SC (Zone 9a) wrote:
Ordered a sweet pomegranate from this company in Feb. and I recieved it the week of April 16. It was cold when I ordered and they just said they start shipping in the beginning of April which is fine. Plant it's self was decent size I wouldn't say big. Packaging was great, tall cardboard box with the pot firmly held in. Top of the pot was all taped up which held the soil in and the plant was staked up by two poles.
Condition of the plant was perfect. The soil was moist and loose and the roots were the best I have seen on a plant I've bought. For that matter better than what I've grown myself. LOL.
I saw a few people on here that had a problem with shipping dates. I wouldn't like it if i ordered a plant and I wasn't told that it was unavailble for the near future. On the other hand some times this stuff just takes time, you need to relax. I bought a couple of exotic hibiscus in Feb. and the company said they started shipping in the beginning of April. Last week I e-mailed them saying I know it's been cold but I would like to get an idea when my plants were showing up and I haven't heard from them yet. Two days later they simply said the cold is slowing down the plants and they don't ship them till they were up to their specs. I'm slated for May 21 shipping and I'm fine with that. I'm after a less then common hibiscus and I don't want them to rush things because " I have to have them planted by ..." . I care more about what exactly I'm getting then when exactly it shows up, within reason.
On Feb 22, 2007, Chicago_Burbs North Aurora, IL wrote:
In May of 2006, I placed an order (copied below) for some asparagus, blueberries and raspberries. I also ordered some blueberries and raspberries from another popular mail order company (Stark Bros.)
First of all, I emailed back and forth half a dozen times with questions before placing the order. I was pleased with their responses and speed.
When the plants arrived, I was amazed at their size and health. Now, I had already received the other companies plants and they seemed fine - until I received the plants from Edible Landscaping. These were far superior.
They all grew wonderfully last year. I'm a big fan of Edible Landscaping and would highly recommend them.
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3 Jersey Knight - Asparagus Size: 4 1/2inch pot - $3
2 Sunshine Blue Blueberry Size: Quart - $10
1 Heritage Red Fall Raspberry Size: 4.5 - $7
1 Caroline - Raspberry Size: 4.5 - $7
1 Anne - Raspberry Size: 4.5 - $7
1 Jewel Black Raspberry Size: 4.5 - $7
Totals Sub Total : $57.00
Shipping Type : Total Cost
Shipping : $11.40
Tax : $0.00
Total : $68.40
Very early on in the season I ordered two Rosemary plants from this company. They shipped them for me despite the fact that almost no other company was shipping plants at that time. The plants were much bigger than I expected, extremely well packaged and in excellent condition. Despite their e-mail communication being non-existent, I would definitely order from them again.
On May 16, 2006, adadia Glenmoore, PA (Zone 6b) wrote:
I just received my first order from Edible Landscaping, and I am very happy with the plants and the service. I received an email notification that they were shipping with a link to the UPS tracking website.Two of the plants I ordered are backordered, and I received a note explaining this and estimated ship dates for the backordered plants. In addition, they are delaying shipment of a persimmon because they feel it is too small. The plants I did receive are healthy, generously sized and packaged for shipping better than any mail order plants I have ever seen. Included with the plants were individuaI care guides for each type of plant I ordered, not just a generic booklet like most places send. I wish there was a rating better than positive, because this place really deserves it. I'm already planning my next order.
On June 29th, 2006, adadia added the following:
Today I received 2 of the 3 plants that had been backordered (a persimmon ['hanafuyu'] and a bush cherry [P. jaquemontii x japonica 'Joel'], neither of which I could find anywhere else) and a note that the che I ordered is now backordered until fall. (Normally it would irritate me to have a plant shipment date pushed back twice, but I am so pleased with the quality of the plants I have received that I am willing to wait, assuming the che will be as nice as the other plants they have sent. It also helps that Edible Landscaping has consistently notified me of the status of my order.) The bush cherry is a nice, large (for a quart pot) plant, but the persimmon was really worth waiting for. It is a beautiful specimen and very nicely sized, with a strong root system. I'm willing to forget all about the che being backordered twice if it looks as good as this persimmon does.
On May 6, 2006, Chills Saint Clair Shores, MI (Zone 6b) wrote:
This year marks the first time I have ordered from Edible Landscaping. I really like the forum section of the website where the owner and employees answer questions. I started out with just one plant, but I quickly added another couple, each one a plant unavailable elsewhere. My order included two plants in quart containers and a one gallon plant. Two of the plants have already been shipped, one of them was supposed to be a quart sized plant but was substituted by a gallon sized at no additional cost! (Thank you for that btw). An estimated shipping date was also sent for the plant that was unavailable at the time.
I received an email telling me the plants had been shipped. The packing was excellent and the upgrade at no additional cost shows a dedication to their customers. I have no doubnt that Edible Landscaping will be among the first sources I look to for unusual edibles in the future. I will post a follow-up to this posting when the second part of my shipment arrives.
I've made several purchases from Edible Landscaping. All the plants were high quality, carefully packed, and arrived in good condition. The few that didn't survive were replaced quickly and with no questions asked. Their customer service has always been friendly, sensible, and efficient.
On Feb 21, 2006, aymamibrockway Metairie, LA wrote:
My experience was very positive. I ordered and received a Kiowa blackberry. It was shipped promptly and packed well. I ordered a 1 gallon and I guess they were out of the 1 gallon size and sent a 3 gallon. No extra charge for the larger plant or the shipping. The other great thing was the shipping cost. They sent a 3 gallon plant in pot with soil for less than I have paid for shipping a bare root plant in the past from other nurseries. I like potted plants better than bare root for the obvious reasons, less transplant shock, ships better, etc.
I will definitely be ordering from them again.
On Jan 30, 2006, jcosu05 Plymouth, IN (Zone 5a) wrote:
I have been to this nursery on a field trip for school. It was great. He knew what he was doing and everything look amazing. I have not ordered anything from him but i would not be affraid to.
Ordered two thornless blackberries (3 gallon) and a 3-gallon Tifblue blueberry bush last year and have been very happy with results. Plants arrived extremely well packed and very healthy. All have grown very well and born frut. Highly recommend this company!
I ordered a mulberry tree which came about two weeks after I placed my order in September. The tree was beautifully packaged and a very healthy one gallon plant. This was a pleasant and pleasing experience.
I have dealt with this company several times. As they ship potted plants, plant sizes are small compared to others that ship dormant, bare root. However, potted plants can be had year round, so that is the trade off.
Plants are packaged well and I have not had any difficulty with shipping. Have had a couple of plants small and "failed to thrive". As this is covered by their guarantee, they replaced the plants without hassle - I just had to wait for stock to mature for shipping. Replacements were significantly larger than originals.
Gooseberries received were very small compared to offerings of several other companies, but I could not find varieties they have elsewhere.
One concern is that many of their plants I received are greenhouse grown instead of grown outside, so buyer is cautioned to harden off before planting out. If buying late in growning season, this could be a surprise.
Reasonable prices, reliable service, some intersting selections. I would like to see more information about plants they offer posted on their new web site.
On Jun 29, 2005, eyeckr Virginia Beach, VA (Zone 8a) wrote:
I've been interested in this company for a few years, but until recently hadn't bought any plants from them. A couple of weeks ago I made the 3 1/2hr trip to the nursery (Virginia Beach to Afton, VA) for their Fruit Expo. The nursery itself appeared a bit disorganized but each time I asked for a particular plant they new exactly where to find it.
I bought a Petite Negri Fig, Sapodilla, Lychee, St Fiarce Gooseberry and a couple others. All were fine specimens that showed new growth. A week later I remembered seeing a few guava plants that were not in the catalog (wild Hawaiian and Indonesian White) that I wanted to order. I called and talked to Michael who was very helpful and promptly had my order shipped out the following Monday. Two days later they arrived, well package and much larger than I thought.
In my particular two dealings with the company, (in person and through mail order) I was actually very satisfied.
FYI: some of their tropicals are also available in quart and one gallon size @ a much less expensive price. These are not shown in the website, but you could call and ask if they are in stock.
On May 21, 2005, slubberdegulion Roanoke, VA (Zone 7a) wrote:
The chinquapins (and a strawberry) I ordered arrived at about the date they said they would send them and look healthy. The packaging was very nice and sturdy. I was persuaded to order by a neighbor who purchased some very nice apple trees from their nursery. I would consider ordering from them again.
I've placed several orders with Edible Landscaping over the last few years, which included bush cherries, purple leafed bush plum, blueberry, lingonberry, cranberry, wintergreen, american filbert,and paw paw. All arrived very well packaged and in good condition. They've substituted twice, once for a different cultivar of cranberry and once for a smaller sized paw paw as they were out of what I had ordered. I've found them responsive and helpful on the phone.
On Jun 12, 2004, belle_michele Shakopee, MN wrote:
This is a 'qualified' positive.... This was my first experience with this company so I wasn't quite sure what to expect.
I ordered two figs (chicago hardy & LSU purple) and received them this past Friday.
They were both VERY healthy, green, leafed out, the chicago hardy even has a few little figs. The packaging was very good (I think they'd be better off shipping US postal-I think it would get here sooner than the 7 days for UPS).
I was surprised at the size--I did think the figs, even for 'quart' size were small. On the plus side, they are very healthy.... All in all, I am happy with them. I will definitely be ordering another fig from them next year.
I think next time I order from them (they have several other plants I'm coveting) I will call first and find out the actual size being shipped so there's no surprises...
On Apr 25, 2004, LouisianaSweetPea Mount Hermon, LA (Zone 8b) wrote:
In March, I ordered a Seckel Pear tree in a five-gallon container. My order arrived in a timely fashion.
I am pleased that the tree was shipped in a container and was very well packaged. Not a leaf lost! I am also pleased with the size and condition of the tree.
I found that shipping was quite reasonable also ($13 for the five-gallon-sized tree, which is approximately six-plus feet tall).
I have bought about nine fig trees from Edible Landscaping. I received them timely and in great shape. The size of the plants were appropriate to the container (with the possible exception of one--but that may have been due to the type of fig tree it was; I'm unfamiliar with that variety). The LSU Purple produced the first year (only a few, but still...). I loved their selection of fruit, and I was delighted with the plants I received (very healthy). I will be ordering more fig trees and other fruit from them. I order from them online...my only somewhat negative comment is that I had trouble with their online ordering form a time or two.
Overall a good company and great people. I've ordered from them many times, and have occasionally had to call to push an order out early, (I live in N.C., where it gets hot sooner), but the plants are always very, very well packed, and in EXCELLENT condition when they arrive. And their customer service is very good; they'll do what they can to accomodate you.
One of their plants, (Crandall Currant), had flowered and fruited in the pot when I got it.
I've ordered several times from this company. I have blueberries, lemons, raspberries, and hardy kiwi all from them. Sent my father in IL a pinon pine that arrived in excellent condition and when specified.
I have the luxury of only being four hours from them and have visited them twice - picking up the large quantity of blueberries. I even planted one of the blueberry orders on the hottest day of the year, over 103 deg F, and it survived remarkably well esp. since I kept forgetting to water it!
They have always been extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Real plant people.
i've ordered from this company 2x. i felt they were very helpful and patient with my many questions. they have a good selection of edible plants, and ship in a reasonable amount of time. a real plus is, as the best source east of the missippi for unusual things, i feel their plants are more well adapted to my area. i did have one plant die, which at my request, they replaced the following fall. i love the fact that the plants are sent in pots- much less damage! not to mention, no immediate need to scramble to get them soaked, planted, etc. i would definitely recommend them.
On Jun 3, 2003, Horseshoe Efland, NC (Zone 7a) wrote:
I've ordered from these fine folks for over 5 yrs now. Each time I've rec'd excellent plants. People who see them are surprised at the size of them when I open the box. I've bought plants ranging from fig bushes to persimmon, serviceberry, lemon, kumquat...that's just what I remember off the top of my head.
Their website offers clear concise descriptions of their products and even offers a "Care" page (how to manage your plants, feeding, debugging, etc).
As their name implies, everything they offer (trees, bushes, vines) offer something edible. I'm sure I'll be shopping with them in the future.
