Edible Tree Beef and Onion Tree

A beautiful tree with really tasty leaves! Better known as the Chinese mahogany, this deciduous, often multi-stemmed tree is grown as much for looks as for the table: salmon-red young leaves that turn green by summer, and delicate white flowers. Its real curiosity, though, is flavour; the tender young leaves taste startlingly like beef and onion crisps, and can be eaten raw, stir-fried, or dried as a seasoning.

When planted in the ground, it reaches a final height of 8-12 metres over 10 to 20 years.

Up for a challenge? This one is a little trickier to grow, but absolutely worth the extra effort.