Imported trees coming to the US

[Oerc201]

Seems like I hit the nail on the head. It is their business, they make the decisions on what they import and whom to import from, not you.
There are rather strict rules regarding the import of plants into the United States and very good reasons for them.

Here is a solution for you, buy a tree that is already in the United States

 

[Paradox]

Spoiled little baby cant get what he wants...awww

 

[Oerc201]

Spoiled little baby cant get what he wants...awww

wah wah!

 

[Cadillactaste]

wah wah!

Good riddance [Ignoring]

 

[Pj86]

It has not "made them millions". If you actually think that you're delusional. A few 100,000 maybe but not millions.
There is a significant cost to quarantine and take care of the trees for 2 years before they can sell them.
They probably lose a significant number due to the stress of bare rooting.
Thats a big loss of revenue because they paid for those trees and they cant sell them if they die.

Sounds like you were asking them to import a specific tree for you from someone they dont deal with instead of buying a tree they have selected from a grower they work with and know.
I can't blame them for that. That is one of the ways you reduce risk and potential loss of revenue, by dealing with a grower you know and have a relationship with.

Says on their website above $5 million in revenue. https://brusselsbonsai.com/faqs/

Sounds like you don’t know what i wanted so you cannot comment on it! I wasn’t going to ask them for something crazy. I was going to ask them for something readily available in Japan but thanks for commenting. You give a lot of solutions. What a great resource. Great to have you here.

Sounds like they were blunt to you due to strict laws. Just looking at this https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information gave me an instant headache.

 

[Adair M]

I did today she said “we do not import trees for anyone” i feel like you have to talk to the man himself or someone that knows him or something. So sad.

Hold on...

Brussel’s does import trees from time to time. I the past, I know of an individual they did import for, but he funded their whole import operation. To the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. I believe that individual does his own importing now. Meanwhile, Brussel’s imports for their own account using their contacts in Japan.

If you want to buy one of their imported trees, you can. They have a separate quarantine greenhouse where they are kept until they can be released. Usually two years. If you go there, you can visit the quarantine greenhouse, and pay a deposit on a tree. When it has been there long enough, you can come back and get it. If it dies while in quarantine, Brussel’s will refund your money.

Importing trees from Japan is not a trivial matter.

Now, I have given you a lot of information about how it’s done. I sense a bit of “attitude” on your part. In these matters, it’s very important to learn the procedures and find out the proper way to go about these things.

 

[Oerc201]

Says on their website above $5 million in revenue. https://brusselsbonsai.com/faqs/



Sounds like they were blunt to you due to strict laws. Just looking at this https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/import-information gave me an instant headache.

Yeah that makes sense i know its hard and it has risks. I also think i talked to a front desk person who didn’t want to deal with it. But its all good i already talked to someone that is willing to do it. Thanks for looking up the 5 million haha that was great

 

[Oerc201]

Hold on...

Brussel’s does import trees from time to time. I the past, I know of an individual they did import for, but he funded their whole import operation. To the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. I believe that individual does his own importing now. Meanwhile, Brussel’s imports for their own account using their contacts in Japan.

If you want to buy one of their imported trees, you can. They have a separate quarantine greenhouse where they are kept until they can be released. Usually two years. If you go there, you can visit the quarantine greenhouse, and pay a deposit on a tree. When it has been there long enough, you can come back and get it. If it dies while in quarantine, Brussel’s will refund your money.

Importing trees from Japan is not a trivial matter.

Now, I have given you a lot of information about how it’s done. I sense a bit of “attitude” on your part. In these matters, it’s very important to learn the procedures and find out the proper way to go about these things.

I haven’t given you attitude. I give attitude to the people who give negative statements. This site is to help each other and enjoy bonsai right? If i have nothing positive to say i say nothing. You did give me info thanks. I have read through and i am aware of the matter. I was looking to find out if they had the tree in their quarantine facility but she didn’t give me anytime. But yeah i will at some point take a trip there thanks for the info

 

[Oerc201]

Hold on...

Brussel’s does import trees from time to time. I the past, I know of an individual they did import for, but he funded their whole import operation. To the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars. I believe that individual does his own importing now. Meanwhile, Brussel’s imports for their own account using their contacts in Japan.

If you want to buy one of their imported trees, you can. They have a separate quarantine greenhouse where they are kept until they can be released. Usually two years. If you go there, you can visit the quarantine greenhouse, and pay a deposit on a tree. When it has been there long enough, you can come back and get it. If it dies while in quarantine, Brussel’s will refund your money.

Importing trees from Japan is not a trivial matter.

Now, I have given you a lot of information about how it’s done. I sense a bit of “attitude” on your part. In these matters, it’s very important to learn the procedures and find out the proper way to go about these things.

Also i was going to ask to include a certain tree in their shopping list for next year. If they are buying 1000 trees maybe they can buy 1002 or 1005 trees maybe not. They said no and its all good.

 

[Adair M]

I haven’t given you attitude. I give attitude to the people who give negative statements. This site is to help each other and enjoy bonsai right? If i have nothing positive to say i say nothing. You did give me info thanks. I have read through and i am aware of the matter. I was looking to find out if they had the tree in their quarantine facility but she didn’t give me anytime. But yeah i will at some point take a trip there thanks for the info

Then call back and ask to speak with Brussel Martin.

Their operation is huge. They sell thousands, if not tens of thousands of bonsai every year. Mostly the mallsai stuff you see at HomeDepot... but they DO also import some of the best trees available for sale in the country.

You have to realize that most of the people who contact them are clueless. And, the people who answer the phone are expecting the customer on the other end to want one of their generic trees.

When I bought my imported tree, I dealt directly with Brussel. We discussed the pros and cons of what I wanted to do, and in the end, we were able to arrange it. Mind you, it was an expensive tree!

But, Brussel is a very nice man, very familiar with those of us who are crazy about bonsai and he does his best to supply us with the best material he can.

 

[Adair M]

Also i was going to ask to include a certain tree in their shopping list for next year. If they are buying 1000 trees maybe they can buy 1002 or 1005 trees maybe not. They said no and its all good.

They have to use known sources who will follow the USDA protocols.

There is also a limited list of species that are allowed to be imported.

 

[Oerc201]

Then call back and ask to speak with Brussel Martin.

Their operation is huge. They sell thousands, if not tens of thousands of bonsai every year. Mostly the mallsai stuff you see at HomeDepot... but they DO also import some of the best trees available for sale in the country.

You have to realize that most of the people who contact them are clueless. And, the people who answer the phone are expecting the customer on the other end to want one of their generic trees.

When I bought my imported tree, I dealt directly with Brussel. We discussed the pros and cons of what I wanted to do, and in the end, we were able to arrange it. Mind you, it was an expensive tree!

But, Brussel is a very nice man, very familiar with those of us who are crazy about bonsai and he does his best to supply us with the best material he can.

Yeah i will try again with different words haha and see if it gets me anywhere. Around how much are those trees in quarantine? Someone said expensive but no number. Give me an approximate if you don’t want to disclose the amount. Also if i am unable to speak to him i will take a trip to the nursery soon. I wanted to do it in early spring but career got in the way. Thanks for the encouragement tho. I will def try again.

 

[Oerc201]

They have to use known sources who will follow the USDA protocols.

There is also a limited list of species that are allowed to be imported.

If you want to laugh i want a maple just one that is rare in the usa and readily available in Japan. Nothing crazy haha

 

[Adair M]

Yeah i will try again with different words haha and see if it gets me anywhere. Around how much are those trees in quarantine? Someone said expensive but no number. Give me an approximate if you don’t want to disclose the amount. Also if i am unable to speak to him i will take a trip to the nursery soon. I wanted to do it in early spring but career got in the way. Thanks for the encouragement tho. I will def try again.

I don’t know, but I seriously doubt anything in there would be under $1000. Most of them around $2500.

You have to understand that there is a significant loss factor. I bet only half of the trees imported survive being barerooted and sprayed with all the chemicals. And then, they have to pay the Japanese sellers up front, but they can’t resell them for two years! So their money is tied up for two years! And then, they have to pay fir shipping, incinerators, USDA inspections, special quarantine facilities, etc. It’s very expensive and has a ton of paperwork.

 

[Adair M]

If you want to laugh i want a maple just one that is rare in the usa and readily available in Japan. Nothing crazy haha

What kind?

 

[Oerc201]

Then call back and ask to speak with Brussel Martin.

Their operation is huge. They sell thousands, if not tens of thousands of bonsai every year. Mostly the mallsai stuff you see at HomeDepot... but they DO also import some of the best trees available for sale in the country.

You have to realize that most of the people who contact them are clueless. And, the people who answer the phone are expecting the customer on the other end to want one of their generic trees.

When I bought my imported tree, I dealt directly with Brussel. We discussed the pros and cons of what I wanted to do, and in the end, we were able to arrange it. Mind you, it was an expensive tree!

But, Brussel is a very nice man, very familiar with those of us who are crazy about bonsai and he does his best to supply us with the best

I don’t know, but I seriously doubt anything in there would be under $1000. Most of them around $2500.

You have to understand that there is a significant loss factor. I bet only half of the trees imported survive being barerooted and sprayed with all the chemicals. And then, they have to pay the Japanese sellers up front, but they can’t resell them for two years! So their money is tied up for two years! And then, they have to pay fir shipping, incinerators, USDA inspections, special quarantine facilities, etc. It’s very expensive and has a ton of paperwork.

Thats a price i am willing to pay

 

[Oerc201]

What kind?

Beni-chidori. It is my dream. Someday haha

 

[Adair M]

Beni-chidori. It is my dream. Someday haha

Oh, a red maple. There’s lots of them. That one is red in the spring, then turns green in the summer.

There are nurseries all over who specialize in obscure Japanese Maple cultivars. Search them to find if they have one. It will likely have a bad graft, but you can get one, then use it as grafting stock and make your own.

 

[Oerc201]

I know i have tried everywhere not luck so far but i keep trying haha

 

[Paradox]

Says on their website above $5 million in revenue. https://brusselsbonsai.com/faqs/

That is their total revenue, not just from imported trees. That is probably their gross revenue, not thier profit.
It doesnt take into account what they pay thier employees or other business related expenses.

They do a lot more business than imported trees. They grow some of thier own trees and buy from domestic suppliers.
They also do more than just trees, they do a lot of bonsai supplies, pots, tools, soil, etc as well.