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Several years ago, I purchased bare root imports through Bill Valavanis. At that time they were still legal to import.

If I remember correctly there were Hornbeams and Elms. All did well and all were out of soil for a long time. At that time I had just learned of Bill and the trees I purchased were the left overs so to speak. I can not say how long they were in the mail from Asia to him (I guessing a short week) but he kept them in a cool/cold place in plastic bags that were moist not wet for at least a couple of weeks and possible longer. This was over the early spring (late winter) time period.

Jay

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21-Feb-2008	#3
Jay YOU CAN NOT RUSH TIME Join Date: Sep-2001 Location: Jeffersonville Vt Country: USA USDA Zone: 4 AHS Heat Zone: 3 Posts: 2,154	Several years ago, I purchased bare root imports through Bill Valavanis. At that time they were still legal to import. If I remember correctly there were Hornbeams and Elms. All did well and all were out of soil for a long time. At that time I had just learned of Bill and the trees I purchased were the left overs so to speak. I can not say how long they were in the mail from Asia to him (I guessing a short week) but he kept them in a cool/cold place in plastic bags that were moist not wet for at least a couple of weeks and possible longer. This was over the early spring (late winter) time period. Jay __________________ A Bonsai student living with his trees at N 44.37 W 77.49... Think before you act... then think again... no good comes from rushing