246. Mahonia aquifolium

Common name(s): Oregon Grape, Oregon Holly Grape, Mountain Grape, Holly Mahonia

Plant type: evergreen small shrub
Primary method of propagation: seed
Alternate propagation method(s): cutting

Propagation by Cuttings

Cutting type: stem tip
Time of year to take cuttings: late autumn
Cutting maturity: semi-hardwood
Rooting hormone : IBA TALC 8000 PPM
Rooting environment : intermittent mist
Soil temperature for best rooting : 70-72 degrees F
Time to rooting : 7-8 weeks

Propagation by Seed

Time of year to collect seed: late summer
Time of year to sow seed: spring
Seed treatment : cold-warm-cold stratification
Comment: Mulch seed-bed.