Oregon Grape, Tall (Mahonia aquifolium) seeds

$5.95$44.10

Family: Barberry (Berberidaceae)

Hardy to Zones 4 to 9

Perennial evergreen shrub. Native to the Pacific Northwest of the United States. The leaves resemble holly, and in the spring the bright yellow, compound flowers emit delightful fragrance, and soak up the dew like a sponge.  Traditional usage (TWM): antibacterial, liver stimulant, water purification.  Source of the yellow alkaloid berberine.  Plant prefers loose, rocky and acid soils of hillsides and stream banks or the rich soil found under conifers.  We are offering cold stored seeds in order to help speed the typical multi-cycle germination of this species.  Sow anytime, for germination in warm soils.   Allow seedlings to grow for a year or more in nursery beds or in pots, then transplant to permanent location, 4 feet apart. Grows to 6 feet.

Packet contains 20 seeds
1g contains ~90 seeds
5 g contains ~450 seeds
10 g contains ~900 seeds
Open Pollinated, Untreated, NO GMO’s

 

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  1. Question

    Darren

    Do you think oregon grape could survive in zone 3b, Minnesota?

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      Richo Cech

      Hi Darren, Thanks for writing. If you click on the photo you get the monograph that shows the hardiness zones. 3b is too cold for Oregon Grape, which is good down to a zone 4. All the best, Richo

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    Anastacia Cilione

    Hi, if were to only plant half of the seeds is there any way to store the rest for the following year?

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hello Anastacia,
      Thanks for contacting. For most seed packets that we sell, this can be done. Seed packets can be put in a lidded jar in the fridge for long storage. For Mahonia species specifically, no, we change these out yearly as they are short-lived. OK, one other small thing. When we sow seeds from our packets, we plant the entire packet at once in the right conditions. This gives maximum likelihood that a reasonable number of plants will result. Richo

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    faaudette

    Is this plant the same as Berberis aquifolium?

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    Frank Gagne

    Hi,
    I know in the description it says these seeds are “cold stored”. Would the seeds arrive dried? Or moist via being in soil?
    Thanks.

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      These are from the fall harvest, cleaned and refrigerated fresh. they come in a packet like regular seeds–not packed in moist medium. r

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  5. Question

    Megan Olmstead (verified owner)

    Put a packet of these into pots back in October or November. No sprouts yet… Should I give them another winter? Last winter rained so much, and although it wasn’t very cold we did have some freezing temps. I worry they rotted away or just want another trip around the sun?

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      Richo Cech

      Richo Cech

      Hi Megan,
      Try to remember to request a free packet next time you order. I planted Oregon Grape (a different species, actually) in the fall and got seedlings in the early spring. That’s more what one would expect. Anything can happen.
      Richo

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