Edible bushes

[sunkisseddragons]

Can anyone give me any suggestions on a good type of bush to plant in my yard that will be good for my tortoises to graze on?
I have the list of edible plants, but I want to know from experience what grows good.
It needs to be a plant that will do well in part-shade.
Thanks

 

[egyptiandan]

Hebe, Rosemary, Lavender, Tree Mallow (Lavatera), Fuschia and Rose. They are all edible and can make great shade bushes for your enclosure.

Danny

 

[sunkisseddragons]

Thanks!

Edible is one thing but do the torts like 'em?

Crape Myrtle is also edible, but my torts wont eat it.

 

[egyptiandan]

Tree Mallow and Rose are the only ones most tortoises will eat, though that cuts down on their shade giving capacity.

Danny

 

[Crazy1]

hibiscus also makes a wonderful bush but again they do eat and it cuts down on shade or they may decimate the plant.

 

[sunkisseddragons]

I have plenty of shade for them. I just want a plant they will eat.
I think I will plant some tree mallow and rosemary.

Thank You

 

[Crazy1]

Elisa, mine won't eat Rosemary but they will eat spiderwort/wandering jew or raspberry, blackberry or bosenberry leaves. If you plant a bush in their enclosure they may eat it until nothing is left. Just be aware.