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Brownell Holly Farms Nowhere in North America, does holly grow like it does in Oregon. The Beaver State could also be known as the Holly State. Especially English holly, the type used at Christmas for traditional decoration. Holly has been the symbol of good cheer at Christmas time for centuries. Oregon produces 90% of the nation's holly. The Brownell holly farm has been a giant in the industry for almost 100 years. They have an interesting story. Patricia (Brownell) Lee circa 1950 Early settlers received their first holly trees for planting in the Pacific NW after they were brought in by sailing vessels from England in the 1850's. It wasn't long before the pioneers realized that holly thrived here in the States as well as it did in England. Senator George C. Brownell (Republican) served 3 terms in the Oregon Senate and served as the Senate president from 1903 thru 1904. As a politician, Brownell was well liked throughout the state. He also founded the Brownell Holly ...