Visiting Baltimore MD, where can I buy good bonsai?

[elijah_moncrieff]

Hello friends, not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm sure you'll let me know. I'm going to be in Elkton, MD the 18th-23rd and was hoping to shop for a tree or two on Monday MLK Day. I know it's not great timing since there is a holiday but I'll be working tues-friday (most likely all day) and figured I'd give it a shot anyway. I'm looking for trees in the $100-300 price range and interested in JBP or Jmaples mostly, but not opposed to other varieties if I found something that stood out. Any advice on where to find some trees would be HUGELY appreciated. I wanted to visit Meehan's Miniatures but I believe they will be closed and I've heard they are more of a specialty nursery for tropicals. Also considered seeing if Kifu would be willing to set up an appointment but I haven't reached out yet. Any other recommendations please let me know. I am willing to drive a few hours if it means I'll find something nice and worth while.

 

[Paradox]

I don't know about MD, but you're in Arizona. It might be worth your which to take some time and go to California. Lots of bonsai places and prices tend to be cheaper out there than on the east coast

 

[rockm]

Hello friends, not sure if this is the right place to post this but I'm sure you'll let me know. I'm going to be in Elkton, MD the 18th-23rd and was hoping to shop for a tree or two on Monday MLK Day. I know it's not great timing since there is a holiday but I'll be working tues-friday (most likely all day) and figured I'd give it a shot anyway. I'm looking for trees in the $100-300 price range and interested in JBP or Jmaples mostly, but not opposed to other varieties if I found something that stood out. Any advice on where to find some trees would be HUGELY appreciated. I wanted to visit Meehan's Miniatures but I believe they will be closed and I've heard they are more of a specialty nursery for tropicals. Also considered seeing if Kifu would be willing to set up an appointment but I haven't reached out yet. Any other recommendations please let me know. I am willing to drive a few hours if it means I'll find something nice and worth

Chase Rosades nursery nw of Philly in New Hope. Matt Ouwinga at Bonsai En in Dunkirk. Md. Call before you go.

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[elijah_moncrieff]

I don't know about MD, but you're in Arizona. It might be worth your which to take some time and go to California. Lots of bonsai places and prices tend to be cheaper out there than on the east coast

I have been buying from several CA nurseries over the years and found many good trees that I've added to my collection. I just like to collect trees as a bit of a travel souvenir and figured I'd look since I've never been to the east coast and thought there might be something cool out there.

Chase Rosades nursery nw of Philly in New Hope. Matt Ouwinga at Bonsai En in Dunkirk. Md. Call before you go.

Kaede Bonsai-en

High quality prebonsai seedlings cultivated in the United States.

kaedebonsai-en.com

Rosade Bonsai Studio | Discover Bonsai Excellence Today

Learn about bonsai art at Rosade Bonsai Studio in New Hope, PA. We offer classes, workshops, and sales backed by over 50 years of expert knowledge.

www.rosadebonsai.com

This is excellent, thank you! I was able to get in touch with Kifu and it looks like they mostly have large and expensive ($800+) price range for JBP so hopefully I can find something more in my price range at one of these other locations.

 

[elijah_moncrieff]

I ended up going to Natures Way. Everywhere else (including Kifu, Bonsai en, and Matt) were outside my price range after talking with each of them. I understand that it's not really the best time of year to be shopping but I was surprised at how difficult it was to find pre-bonsai for sale. I may be spoiled because CA has so many nurseries, but I digress. I was able to purchase two nice Larch from Jim. Also, Michael (Jim's nephew I believe) was very kind and helpful. He showed me all of their trees (including Jim's private collection, which included some incredible show quality trees) and tell me a bit about the nursery and their story. For anyone who lives nearby and looking to be part of an instructor lead class, they host several events and one in the near future is going to include JWP. The trees for this class looked very nice (I would have purchased one but they were reserved for the class) and anyone who attends will be getting a nice tree to work with. I highly recommend visiting their nursery.

 

[Gabler]

Somehow I missed this post. Don't forget to head up to Longwood Gardens before you leave town. Sergio Cuan recently delivered one of his trees there.