Tall Oregon-grape Mahonia aquifolium

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Botanical Name:

Mahonia aquifolium

Family:

Berberidaceae

Genus:

Mahonia

Species:

aquifolium

Common Name:

Tall Oregon-grape

Seeds Per Pound:
43,500
Quantity:
0.39 lb
Germination:
83%
Germination Test Type:
Cut (Full Seed)
Purity:
99%
Height:
3-6 feet
Collection Locale:
Washington
Crop Year:
2024
Minimum Hardiness Zone:
5
In Stock: 0.39 lb
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Growing Info, follow in order:
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.
In a Nutshell:
* The plant grows to 1–5 m (3 ft 3 in–16 ft 5 in) tall. Its leathery leaves resemble holly and the stems and twigs have a thickened, corky appearance. The flowers, borne in late spring, are yellow.Oregon-grape is used in gardens and natural landscaping similarly to barberry, as a plant suited for low-maintenance plantings and loose hedges. Oregon-grape is resistant to summer drought, tolerates poor soils, and does not create excessive leaf litter. Its berries attract birds. more...
* A yellow dye is obtained from the inner bark of the stem and roots. It is green according to another report. Dark green, violet and dark blue-purple dyes are obtained from the fruit. A green dye is obtained from the leaves. This species can be grown as a low hedge and does not need trimming. Because of its suckering habit, it also makes a good dense ground cover plant. more...
Usda description:
More info on http://plants.usda.gov