FREE: Oregon GRAPE-HOLLY

The listing, Oregon GRAPE-HOLLY has ended.

I love this little bush. My sister bought it for me when our mother passed away. It is growing babies all around it now....I'm so excited. Had no idea the seeds would make new plants. So...I'm offering some to you. So easy to grow..apparently. The spring brings bright yellow flowers as shown in picture. Then through the winter the beautiful purple/blue berries arrive....

Found out that the berries can be made into jelly....will try this.

Mahonia aquifolium Oregon Grape-Holly Botanical Pronunciation:ma-HOH-nee-a a-kwi-FOH-li-um

Plant type:Shrub
Deciduous/evergreen:Evergreen
Sunset climate zones:2 - 12, 14 - 24
Growth rate:Moderate
Average landscape size:Irregular, erect stems; grows to 3 to 6 ft. tall and wide.
Special features:Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, North American Native Selection, Ornamental Berries, Year-round Interest

Eating Oregon Grape Berries
Full disclosure here… Oregon grape berries are REALLY tart – the kind of tart that makes your face twist and your eyebrows lift beyond known measure. My daughter loves them and begs us to eat a few so we can make a “sour face.” But, when mixed with sweetener, they are really delicious. In the same way that fine wine carries complex flavors, Oregon grape is earthy and rich with undertones of cherry, raspberry and lemon. I have a girlfriend who won first place at the Oregon State Fair for her Oregon grape jelly! It really is worth the effort.

I just tasted a berry and boy..they are tart....haaa All Listia rules apply and happy bidding...(I live in South Carolina and it has grown beautifully)