Larger order of mume

[Jzack605]

Say I wanted to make a larger order of small mume. It could be bare root, rooted cuttings or possibly even un rooted cuttings. Where would you all look? I’ve been eyeing dave Wilson nursery but curious to see what others have used.

 

[Wires_Guy_wires]

Regular garden nurseries sell them over here for about 3-8 euros a pop.
Bonsai nurseries sell them over here for about 30-75 euros a pop.

 

[discusmike]

Good luck

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

If the minimum order size is not a problem, Dave Wilson is fine. They do expect you to be a professional nursery, they don't hold your hand.

 

[Pitoon]

Unless you can provide a DBA and TIN they will not do business with consumers.

 

[rockm]

Say I wanted to make a larger order of small mume. It could be bare root, rooted cuttings or possibly even un rooted cuttings. Where would you all look? I’ve been eyeing dave Wilson nursery but curious to see what others have used.

How big is a "larger order?"

 

[Pitoon]

How big is a "larger order?"

I'm wondering if the OP is thinking a 25 or 50 plant order is a "larger order"?

I've contacted many wholesalers and most will only sell bundles of 50 or 100 plants per species with a minimum order of usually 500 plants to just make an order, as well as being a registered business. I contacted DW once and they referred me to their list of retailers......which equals to retail prices, lol

One needs a lot of space to grow out 500+ trees.

 

[rockm]

I'm wondering if the OP is thinking a 25 or 50 plant order is a "larger order"?

I've contacted many wholesalers and most will only sell bundles of 50 or 100 plants per species with a minimum order of usually 500 plants to just make an order, as well as being a registered business. I contacted DW once and they referred me to their list of retailers......which equals to retail prices, lol

One needs a lot of space to grow out 500+ trees.

If the "larger order" is 1,000 or more, then that would make a commercial nursery a viable option. IF the order is less than that, like 200-500, smaller individual growers are a better source, I'd think.

 

[Canada Bonsai]

Just got off the phone with Dave Wilson, was transferred to Sean in sales department, great guy.

Dave Wilson does not sell Prunus mume rootstock. The closest they offer is 'Myro rootstock' (Myrobalan Plum, Myrobalan 29C, Prunus cerasifera), in 3.8" to 1" diameter.

Minimum order is 200 units. Shipments for 2022 are done for the year. ALL of their material for 2023 is already bought/under contract, and nothing will be available unless people cancel orders.

They are also working grating a few cultivars that are fairly common in the USA (Bongo, Peggy Clarke, and Shiro Kaga), which may be available in the future but not in 2022 or 2023.

 

[Jzack605]

Aye yea I guess larger order is relative here. Depending on price id look for 20-30 plants.

 

[19Mateo83]

Aye yea I guess larger order is relative here. Depending on price id look for 20-30 plants.

Your best bet is to check Etsy and see if a seller will work a deal with you.