Oregon Grape Holly Vine Seeds

Key Features:

• Evergreen shrub with glossy, holly-like leaves

• Produces yellow spring flower clusters followed by blue-purple berries

• Tolerates shade and low-light garden areas

• Reliable, hardy landscaping shrub requiring minimal maintenance

• Non-GMO seed stock suitable for home and landscape planting

• Excellent for use in borders, hedgerows, privacy screens, and naturalized plantings

Specifications:

• Seed Name: Oregon Grape Holly (Mahonia aquifolium)

• Common Name: Oregon Grape / Oregon Grape Holly

• Plant Type: Evergreen Shrub

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9

• Mature Height: 3–8 feet

• Foliage Type: Glossy, leathery, spiny-edged leaves

• Flower Color: Yellow

• Berry Color: Blue to deep purple

• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring

• Sun Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade

• Soil Requirements: Well-draining soil; tolerant of sandy, rocky, and clay soils

• Water Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Germination Time: 60–120+ days (cold stratification recommended)

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• GMO Status: Non-GMO

• Special Notes: Berries are typically used only after proper preparation

Planting Guide

1. Seed Preparation:
   Cold stratify seeds for 8–12 weeks in moist sand in the refrigerator.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining seed-starting mix.

3. Temperature Requirement:
   Maintain soil temperature between 60–70°F (16–21°C) after stratification.

4. Watering:
   Keep soil evenly moist during early growth.

5. Light:
   Grow in partial to full shade once planted outdoors.

6. Transplanting:
   Move outdoors once seedlings are strong and frost risk has passed.

7. Care:
   Mulch around base to maintain soil moisture and reduce weed pressure.