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Looking for natives, they have lots. Ordered some sourwood trees, arrived quickly, container grown, packaged great. Emailed about other native things I want, got response quickly.
We ordered in the heat of Texas summer and the plants arrived in tip top condition. Not quite sure how they do it, but there was zero root girdling. The roots looked like they had been grown in air.
We ordered beautyberries & they were budding new leaves 4 days after planting. Pretty good!
On Jul 8, 2009, Karyl7b Dawsonville, GA (Zone 7b) wrote:
I placed an order in summer, the wrong time to order plants. Because of this I expected "leftovers", which would be my own fault for ordering so late in the year. However I received very nice plants which were a bit upset with being shipped in the heat but healthy enough to bounce right back after transplanting. The roots were in great shape, and within two weeks in good soil and being watered, they look like they were put in during spring. Had Mail Order Natives not sent quality plants in the first place this would not have been possible. I will certainly buy from this company again.
I ordered from this company for the first time this year because they had hibiscus coccineus available and very reasonable. The plants were in great shape and arrived quickly. I would recommend this company to others.
On Jan 7, 2009, Eli17z6 Lawrence, MA (Zone 6a) wrote:
I just got a 3 gallon Needle Palm from this company and it arrived in nice condition. If you want palms or trees you should order from this company I highly recommended it to everyone.
A++++ Quality.
On Oct 25, 2008, arcadiacove Maggie Valley, NC wrote:
After finding them in Dave's Garden, Mail-Order Natives has become my FAVORITE retailer. I just received 6 azaleas (3 flame; 3 viscosum) from Mail-Order Natives... after several disappointing experiences with others; Mail-Order Natives was terrific. I dealt with AMY by phone, who was knowledgable, amiable and efficient; I could hardly believe it. Quality, value, shipping... everything promised was realized. My plants arrived in 2 days in great condition. I have acres of gardens and regret that I did not find Mail-0rder Natives sooner. If you are seeking a hassle-free supplier of a vast array of flora, try Mail-Order Natives. They are my new best friend when it comes to gardening. Thanks, Amy! --Chuck
Mail-Order Natives is my favorite place to buy native plants. Their selection is extensive, and the size and quality of the plants I have received has always exceeded my expectations. This is a company that clearly takes pride in their work, and I look forward to purchasing from them again.
On Jul 6, 2008, mizar5 Merritt Island, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
I had a great experience with this company recently.
Ordered 6 pine trees over the internet. They shipped fast and arrived in *excellent* condition. Very healthy and green and ready for planting!
I also spoke to a real person on the phone about my order (because I spazzed out with *my* end of the internet purchase) and that experience, too, was very positive.
On January 15th, 2009, mizar5 added the following:
UPDATE: Jan 14 2009:
I ordered 12 cherry laurels and they arrived FAST. They are all in excellent condition. They were VERY well packed.
Beautiful job. A pleasure to do business with.On February 5th, 2009, mizar5 added the following:
Update: Feb 5, 2009
I ordered still MORE plants, this time over the phone. It was fast, easy, and as always, the plants arrived VERY well packed and very promptly. They were all in fine condition.
As far as I'm concerned this is a reliable, conscientious, company that does what it says in a timely manner.
This was a new company for me, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I ordered 6 bareroot native shrubs for a very reasonable price. The plants arrived healthy and very carefully packed. I am not used to bareroot with green leaves but I planted them and waited to see what would happen. These plants took hold immediately and started a new growth spurt. They have been in the ground barely 2 months and they already look like I must have bought them in at least gallon size containers. I can't wait to order more from this company next spring.
I BOUGHT 2 'NATCHEZ' MOCKORANGE BAREROOT FROM THIS COMPANY. ONE HAS NOT BROKEN DORMANCY AFTER 3 MONTHS. I EMAILED AND PHONED (LEFT MESSAGE) WITH NO REPLY TO EITHER. I FEEL THIS IS IRRESPONSIBLE AND WOULD LIKE TO TALK TO THE COMPANY REGARDING A REPLACEMENT!
On May 23rd, 2008, rose911 changed the rating from negative to positive and added the following:
On 5/23 the owner called and will send a replacement. She did not receive the email and phone message I sent previously. THANK YOU, AMY!
The little Southern magnolia they sent is one of the most exquisite plants I have ever received, and beautifully packed to keep it that way. I will order from Mail-Order Natives over other nurseries whenever possible.
I bought a bignonia (crossvine) from Mail Order Natives' ebay store. It's a great plant and their prices were reasonable. I received it quickly - it was packaged well and looked very healthy. It is now thriving in my garden. I would definitely order from them again!
On May 3, 2008, massnorth Topsfield, MA (Zone 6a) wrote:
Ordered three Sabal var. louisiana to test here in 6a, and wow -- these are great plants with fantastic roots. If any Sabal is going to establish itself enough to survive next winter, these will. Mail-Order Natives is also very responsive to questions via e-mail. Will definitely order again, probably as soon as they have gallons of Thelypteris kunthii...
On Mar 27, 2008, jojoringer Joey in Conroe, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
My Crabapple tree just came in and is so much more than I expected! It is larger than expected, packaged like fine china, and not a leaf out of place! This will definately be my "go to" nursery for natives from now on!
On Mar 14, 2008, tootle Jacksonville, NC (Zone 8b) wrote:
Just had my first , but not my last I'm sure, order from this company and am delighted. The plant is healthy, actually larger than I expected and the packaging was excellent. Thank you.
I ordered on their e-bay site and had a positive experience as well.
Very nice Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine)
Healthy plants/trees ,shipped fast...
On Feb 2, 2008, decklife Rockport, TX (Zone 9b) wrote:
I am so very pleased with the 3 plants I received from Mail Order Natives. I got the help I needed when I asked questions by email and by phone. The shipping was fast and the plants very nicely packed, with no damage whatsoever. I plan to order more.
On Jan 1, 2008, Billmc Kaufman, TX (Zone 8a) wrote:
Purchased two plants from this nursery recently. They were very healthy and looked like they had just been dug the day I received them. I will do business with this nursery again without hesitation.
On February 25th, 2008, Billmc added the following:
I've now made two orders with this nursery. Both times I received very healthy, vigorous plants and very fast service.
On Dec 3, 2007, chadickfarms Richland Hills, TX (Zone 7b) wrote:
Over the last year I've purchased several plant orders from Mail Order Natives and have been very pleased. While not all of the plants have looked that great upon unpacking, except for one, they have thrived once planted. I emailed Amy about the one struggling plant and she promptly offered to replace the plant or refund my Paypal account - no questions asked.
In addition to the selection, another thing I like about this company is the pricing - ALL of the prices are very reasonable, including shipping charges. I'll continue to order and to refer this company, they're a great source with great customer service.
Plants arrived quickly and were well packaged. They were exactly as promised. Even in the extreme drought we have suffered, the plants survived and prospered. I would highly recommend this company.
On Jun 29, 2007, Cordeledawg Cordele, GA (Zone 8a) wrote:
I was not expecting to receive my trees fully leafed out! It's as if Mail-order Natives went into the growing fields and freshly dug these! I'm impressed with my order. Maybe it's the time of the year in which I ordered these, but still I can't get over how healthy these 8 trees are, packaged in their own soil-filled container. I was expecting dormant bare root sticks which is what I've received from other tree companies. I'm also appreciative of the care they took to package and ship my order.
On Jun 9, 2007, BruMeta Livingston Manor, NY wrote:
Ordered hard-to-find Xanthorhiza simplicissima (Yellow Root). Very impressed with quality and size of plants. Not gallon as listed, but with well developed root systems and extensive branching in generous quart+ pots. Well packaged, perky plants with very fast delivery. Shipping a bit steep, but perhaps that can't be helped.
On May 8, 2007, RaiderLep Los Alamos, NM (Zone 5a) wrote:
I got home for lunch today and there was a big box on my porch. I thought it was a bundle of daylilies from Oakes, but it turned out to be the Coral Honeysuckle I ordered from Mail-Order Natives. The plant was much larger than I thought it would be, and appears to be very healthy. It got here fast, and was very carefully packaged in shredded paper. So far so good!
On Apr 15, 2007, passiflora07 Chuluota, FL (Zone 9b) wrote:
Bought 6 partridge berry plants. They arrived in perfect condition, well-packed, and are still thriving! I would definately purchase from Mail Order Natives again.
On Feb 17, 2007, springfaust Branson, MO (Zone 6b) wrote:
Received plants yesterday Feb. 16, 2007. Six native azaleas arrived in excellent condition. Very pleased with the nursery, good prices and good size plants. One gallon for nine bucks, not bad.
Ordered 2 Passion Vines on 10-21-2006 (which was a Saturday) and received them in good condition early today, 10-24-2006. I was surprised and delighted. They were very well packed. Can't wait to get them in the ground!
On Oct 20, 2006, HappyGardenerWI Eau Claire, WI wrote:
My order of 23 plants received in October, 2006, is composed of small, well-rooted, carefully-packaged plants just the right size for transplanting. As a member of the Florida Native Plant Society, I am especially happy to have found this nursery. From beginning to end, Amy follows through. I'm very pleased.
On Jul 22, 2006, BenGurnee Gurnee, IL (Zone 5b) wrote:
I am quite pleased with my purchase. I ordered a Live Oak and a Laurel Oak. After I placed my order, Amy sent me an email that the trees had shipped and the trees arrived in excellent condition. I ordered on Tuesday and received the trees on Friday via UPS. Each was about 1.5 feet tall and healthy. The prices are great and Amy was very friendly.
On Jun 2, 2006, jpolk34 Hattiesburg, MS (Zone 8a) wrote:
Ordered some dwarf palmetto palms which arrived in great shape and decent size (about 1gal.) Planted them last week and they are already sending up new shoots. Will definitely buy from Amy again!
