Attila Soos
Omono
At Nixon's house they have found more than just smuggled bonsai. How'bout that million dollars in a suitcase, conveniently "forgotten" by somebody, at his house?
Who are the legal Importers in the US?
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I would love to but it isn't in the cards right now. One would have to strike a deal with a current license holder since the USDA won't give out any more permits for a quarantine facility. I had a guy who was somewhat serious about backing it.......but knowing the major headaches and red tape I decided against it for now.
Jason
Looks to me as if you have your hands full with collecting those great Yamadori's anyway.
keep it green,
Harry
I've been through the application process, and there are a few points to clarify.
There may be a ban on import of certain varieties of "trees" but I think this discussion is about bonsai. The federal ban as stated applies to "miniature potted trees" (or something like that). Has nothing to do with the variety. So for instance, we cannot import satsuki bonsai without the quarantine qualifications, but we can import bare-rooted satsuki whips.
The pilot program that was started requires bonsai to be quarantined for 2 years. This could be in their country of origin, or after arrival in the US. If done in the US, one must get approval from the feds AND an agreement from the state ag dept to do inspections. California and Oregon ag depts will not cooperate.
The two importers that I know for sure are Brussel's and Bonsai Northwest. However, Bonsai Northwest may not actually be bringing in any trees (as of the last time I discussed it with them).
Just FYI
Chris
There may be a ban on import of certain varieties of "trees" but I think this discussion is about bonsai. The federal ban as stated applies to "miniature potted trees" (or something like that). Has nothing to do with the variety. So for instance, we cannot import satsuki bonsai without the quarantine qualifications, but we can import bare-rooted satsuki whips.
The pilot program that was started requires bonsai to be quarantined for 2 years. This could be in their country of origin, or after arrival in the US. If done in the US, one must get approval from the feds AND an agreement from the state ag dept to do inspections. California and Oregon ag depts will not cooperate.
The two importers that I know for sure are Brussel's and Bonsai Northwest. However, Bonsai Northwest may not actually be bringing in any trees (as of the last time I discussed it with them).
Just FYI
Chris
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Is there something in particular you are looking for. I know of quite a few caches of imported trees just waiting for someone to buy them. Due to economic concerns, the best one may be willing to sell some trees on the cheap.
ianb
Shohin
Well why didn't you say so, Xmas is coming and nobody knows what to get me
. Doesn't even have to be imports I'm looking for nice material/stock at reasonable prices. I'll drop you a PM.
bwaynef
Masterpiece
He isn't the only one.
yenling83
Omono
Thanks Smoke, my plan is to only buy one tree per year, or none if I can't find something amazing. I have several inexpensive trees but I just consider these practice. I really have not checked with Importers at all, so far have only bought native trees. But I would be really interested especially in imported Azaleas or Black Pine. I'm looking for close to the best in the US and could pay up to a few thousand-which might not be enough.
I really just want to find more places I should be looking for top quality stock.
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Redwing
Yamadori
That definitely qualifies! Japanese import or US-grown, Harry?
Probably an old Japanese import, all Don does is buy, sell and trade from other peoples collections and other dealers, he does no import business. He also sells on ebay.
keep it green,
Harry
Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Ok sorry to post and leave but some "things" took me away for a few days.
Had 7 PM's and a few requests here for premium trees on the west coast.
here you go.
First up
House of Bonsai
Vicky Lee. Gracious lady and really knows what is going on. Not the cheapest place in town but economic pressures may loosen the price easily if purchasing a tree or two. Ask her for what you are looking for and be up front with how much you want to spend. The good stuff is not under your nose. She will take you to them. She has one more cache of trees at lake Arrowhead ready for sale but they are not available yet. The pictures below are of her stuff. Juniper, tridents, black pine and luscious mountain maples with killer nebari. All import.
Lotus Bonsai
Scott Chad.
A real sweetheart of a guy and a really good friend. Tell him Al Keppler sent ya and see what he can do. He always treats me right. If memory serves me White pines are his specialty and mostly the best import he has. Check the website and see the pricing. It is really good for what he has. I have personally seen his pines and they are definately worth the price.
California Bonsai Studio
Very nice trees and the prices seem very fair. The web site does not do the stock justice. They have much more than what the web site shows.
Deer Meadow Bonsai
Jim Gremel
Not really import, but his material is import quality. The prices are right and the material is world class. Atlas cedar, kishu grafted juniper, Itowigawa, yamadori style. Check out his asian pears, best in the business.
I have a few more but you will have to pry those out of my dead clamy hands.
Had 7 PM's and a few requests here for premium trees on the west coast.
here you go.
First up
House of Bonsai
Vicky Lee. Gracious lady and really knows what is going on. Not the cheapest place in town but economic pressures may loosen the price easily if purchasing a tree or two. Ask her for what you are looking for and be up front with how much you want to spend. The good stuff is not under your nose. She will take you to them. She has one more cache of trees at lake Arrowhead ready for sale but they are not available yet. The pictures below are of her stuff. Juniper, tridents, black pine and luscious mountain maples with killer nebari. All import.
Lotus Bonsai
Scott Chad.
A real sweetheart of a guy and a really good friend. Tell him Al Keppler sent ya and see what he can do. He always treats me right. If memory serves me White pines are his specialty and mostly the best import he has. Check the website and see the pricing. It is really good for what he has. I have personally seen his pines and they are definately worth the price.
California Bonsai Studio
Very nice trees and the prices seem very fair. The web site does not do the stock justice. They have much more than what the web site shows.
Deer Meadow Bonsai
Jim Gremel
Not really import, but his material is import quality. The prices are right and the material is world class. Atlas cedar, kishu grafted juniper, Itowigawa, yamadori style. Check out his asian pears, best in the business.
I have a few more but you will have to pry those out of my dead clamy hands.
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What is the source of the first picture, with the two maples?
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Smoke
Ignore-Amus
Read the second to the last line in the first listing.
art-rodriguez
Mame
Oerc201
Mame
Not sure if you are still active here but i wanted to import a couple of trees and was wondering how to get in touch with nebonsai gardens about getting help importing them?
John Romano
Mame
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I am not that active here anymore. A lot has changed in the last 12 years. NEBG still imports but for their own trees for sale. i do not know if they would do it for an individual - I doubt it). You would have to contact them (email address at the website). I think Jim Doyle at Natures Way in PA imports for individuals but am not absolutely sure. you would have to contact him. It is a difficult process - both administratively (ie. paperwork, inspections, etc) and very stressful on the trees (ie. total bare rooted, sometimes delayed if import station holds up delivery, etc) so most nurseries who import do not offer it as an individual service but for their own resale (then the risk is only theirs).
Oerc201
Mame
Thank you so much for getting back to me i appreciate the response and info. Yeah i emailed NEBG they said no unfortunately. i will try the other person. Thanks
Pitoon
Imperial Masterpiece
What are you trying to import?
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