The Oregon grape even though it has it in its name is not a part of the grape family.  The “Tall” Oregon grape can grow up to a whopping 10 FEET TALL!

Usually there is from 7 to 11 leaflets in number and during the fall they turn red and orange.

Some of the traditional uses of the tall oregon grape is how they used it in making dyes with the root and berry making different colors.

The dyes would be used on baskets, regalia ect…

the oregon grape also would have many medicinal uses such as if there was any elevated blood sugar, and would be used in teas that would be mediconal too.

There have also been reports of it being in wine too.

The oregon grape typically grows in shady places and is usually found in rocky woods and coniferous forests. The oregon grape grows in the pacific northwest and northern California. The oregon grape typically grows in shady places and is usually found in rocky woods and coniferous forests.

The seeds should be stratified at a low temperature or be planted outside as soon as they're ripe but don't let them dry out.  The plant blooms in april may and the fruits ripen in october november.