ebay 1 and 2 year old japanese maples

[mcgee]

Hey everyone im new to the site and new to bonsai
Im doing a beginners course up at bonsai northside just above brisbane in march and in the mean time doing lots of research, finding books, checking out nurserys and spending hours scrolling through this forum.
My question is does anyone have any experience from ordering japanese maples from ebay about 1 year old and some are 2.
They are only $16 for 2 one year olds (from victoria). your help would be appreciated
Cheers joe.

[cre8ivbonsai]

Hi Joe, I'd be buying trees that are already acclimatised and growing in brisbane conditions. best buying from a nursery so you can fully suss out your purchase (structure, disease etc).

If you're doing a course at Northside, I'd go there, tell them you're doing their course, and see what options they recommend for beginners, - they know their stock, and they know their course, so they should be give you the best fit. Also you'll build a good relationship, for which you'll feel more comfortable in the course, ask more questions and learn more.

Good luck

[fae]

Welcome Joe

Could not have said it any better than crea8tive.

Great advice.

Fiona

[Jason]

I think Ryan hit the nail on the head

While there are quite a few good sellers on ebay, I personally wouldn't risk it. Especially if you have a bonsai nursery close by

[mcgee]

Thanks for the info.
Ive found a bloke in brisbane here that has a few as well so im going to check them out on sunday.
Got heaps of plans in my head at the moment and plan to have a few trees and seeds going at different stages to keep me busy. Ill steer clear of the trees off ebay then

[MOGGINATOR]

hey guys im in melb victoria i have actually bought the 1 year old seedling mentioned in this post and have set them up in a forest and they are thriving with no issues at all they are still very young but in a few years will come on great the seller on ebay is sultan_garden i have actually been to his nursery aswell in lilydale highly recommended and they are packed well for shipping and he wont send them if they will stay with aust post over the weekend to make sure the plants stay healthier

[mcgee]

Thanks mogginator, i was hoping someone had experienced ordering from ebay. Wasnt to sure whether or not to risk it. Good luck with your maples

[kcpoole]

send a PM to Shibui and see if he has any

Ken

[TreeHugger]

I purchased 5 x 2yo black pines from eBay last spring. I'm in Adelaide, they came from Queensland, where well packed and heathy as can be. I have 4 left (my fault one died) but all four are doing really well so I guess it's just a case of buyer beware...doing some research on a seller and asking around can be a big help too. And remember you can't pick your own trees either which is a slight downfall

[mcgee]

I purchased 5 x 2yo black pines from eBay last spring. I'm in Adelaide, they came from Queensland, where well packed and heathy as can be. I have 4 left (my fault one died) but all four are doing really well so I guess it's just a case of buyer beware...doing some research on a seller and asking around can be a big help too. And remember you can't pick your own trees either which is a slight downfall

You dont remember who the seller was by any chance do you tree hugger?

[MOGGINATOR]

the guy i bought the maples from has a nursery in ferntree gully in vic and you can actually go and pick your own if ur in melb which was a nice touch its the only tress i have bought as i usually grow my own from seeds