Source for Garry Oak Acorns

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  1. vitog

    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    Does anyone know where to buy seeds (viable acorns) for Garry Oak, Quercus garryana? I'm looking for up to 50 of these, depending on price.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Don't know, but they'll be a lot easier to get in October than December!
     
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    I'm looking for a commercial source, where they should be available all winter. I tried to pick some in October, but the squirrels had already stripped the few trees that I'm aware of in this area.
     
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    woodschmoe Active Member 10 Years

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    Twining Vine Garden seeds (in Fanny Bay) looks like they have them in stock: she's a good source, and supplies viable seed.
     
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    Thanks for the information. I ordered some seeds from Twining Vine. It will be interesting to see how planting seeds works out. I planted 20 one year old seedlings this year in locations where I couldn't water them at all. Naturally, the summer was one of the driest on record; so a fair number of seedlings turned brown. I'm not sure if all of them with brown leaves actually died, because I can see buds on them. At least half still had some green leaves when the rain started. I will check next spring to see how many actually survived this year's very dry conditions. Anyway, I can more easily afford to lose seedlings planted from acorns.
     
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    I've been guilty of neglecting them in one gallon pots in the past, had them competely dry out, and return with a vengeance the following season. One seedling I heeled in and forgot about, then left for dead has continued to grow in that spot...so they're tough, and I'd wager a bunch of yours will leaf out in the spring.
     
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    The acorns from Twining Vine arrived today, packaged in a plastic bag with moist compost. That was excellent service. I'll keep them in the fridge for a while and then plant them in small pots under lights to give them a head start this coming spring. I think I'll grow them in batches started at different times to determine what works out best.
     

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