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Mahonia aquifoliumMahonia aquifolium

Tall Oregon-grape

In Stock: 3.698 lb (Total:3.697lb)

Mahonia aquifolium

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3.7 lb

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Germination:

83%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

43,065

Quantity:

3.7 lb

Collected in:

Washington

Crop year:

2024

Min. hardiness zone:

5

Item ID:

1834636

Characteristics

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Canada

Growing Info

Scarification: Soak in water, let stand in water for 24 hours

Stratification: cold stratify for 90 days

Germination: sow seed 3/8" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Looking for a low-maintenance plant for your garden or natural landscaping? Berberis (Mahonia) aquifolium, also known as Tall Oregon Grape or Holly-Leaved Berberry, may be perfect for you. The plant grows to 3-6 ft tall, with leathery leaves that resemble holly, and yellow flowers that bloom in late spring. It's resistant to summer drought, tolerates poor soils, and doesn't create excessive leaf litter. Plus, its berries attract birds! Not only is it a great ornamental plant, but it also has medicinal uses, having been used by Native Americans to treat a variety of ailments. The plant is also a source of dye - yellow from the inner bark of the stem and roots, green from the leaves, and dark green, violet, and dark blue-purple from the fruit. It can be grown as a low hedge or dense ground cover plant. Don't let its suckering habit deter you - it's slow to become established, but worth the wait. It's even the state flower of Oregon!