There also are various types of shrubs that are of a herbal variety. This means you will have many plants that will look beautiful when added to a landscape and can be used as a source of food.
There are a great many ornamental shrubs and small trees with edible fruits, leaves etc that can often be seen growing in ornamental gardens. I would say the best edible shrubs you can grow would be a small plant that produces berries or fruits.
There also are various types of shrubs that are of a herbal variety. read more