Comments regarding Forestfarm

I ordered a Princeton Gold Maple 2 years ago. The tree arrived promptly and in good condition. Being a busy mother of 4, I did not water or fertilize my new baby tree but maybe once or twice in the first year. To my amazement this tree has thrived. It is exceptionally beautiful and very healthy despite my poor rocky soil. I will certainly do business with this company in the future, but only when I have enough time to properly care for my new tree.

Posted on December 4, 2010, updated December 8, 2010
I ordered 4 weeping forsythia bushes weeks ago, and received an order confirmation. I have not received the bushes. I have emailed Forestfarm but have not gotten an answer. I will never do business with them again. I can continue to email and try phoning, but that really should not be necessary.

I ordered a whole bunch of stuff from Forestfarm and I was very, very happy with everything in the order (as usual) except for one thing. I let them know about the issue I had with the one plant, but it wasn't in stock at the time, so they issued a credit for the plant in question. When the plant became available a few months later they sent it to me (at considerably more expense to them in terms of additional shipping fees) at no charge and that's one of the many, many reasons I order from them on a regular basis. They're simply the best. ;)

I've never had a problem with customer service. Got a serviceberry tree and it was in great shape and well-packed.

I rceived my 2 fuchsia plants, and they are awsome! I was
happy with the packaging of my plants. I was very happy about the way my young fuchsia plants looked very green and flowering.

Posted on June 17, 2010, updated June 18, 2010
I tend to get good plants from this nursery and place some good size orders, but last time some plants died and I'm not positive why. I contacted the company and sent images, but the contact person never replied. One was broke to fit in box (died) and two probably got too cold during shipping and died. Most however survived. I've never had 100% survival on a large order. Could be due to shipping (ground instead of air).

Posted on June 2, 2010, updated June 14, 2010
I ordered a Ralph Shay Flowering Crab Apple which was described on the site as "a vigorous sturdy tree with dark-green, disease-resistant foliage" When it first came all looked well and it started leafing out and put out a few flowers. Now it has developed a rust / blight / fungus - brown spots all over the leaves - I sprayed it with a general purpose fungicide, but can't be sure if it has been stopped from spreading. The area did go through a very cold wet period, but the old crab it was to replace looks much better, it's leaves are 99% disease free. I am concerned this will be an ongoing problem with the new tree and what can be done about it.

Their catalog is what I study over the long days of winter. The variety they offer is amazing. I worried about the distance the plants travel from Oregon to Maryland but they have arrived in great shape. They are quick to take care of any questions problems. I've ordered probably 5 times over the last two years. All great experiences.

WOW! Tremendous service, top quality plant, packing was outstanding and shows they take great care of their plants.
I am so impressed I just wanted to tell the world. I have done alot of buying and selling in my time, and very few times have I been so impressed as I was yesterday when this particular plant arrived at my house. The plant was in perfect condition and came the entire way across the USA in high heat. The packaging was outstanding. The information they provide to help you care for your plants is wonderful and clearly written for anyone to understand. The entire transaction was just perfect and I have to say Thank You to all the wonderful people at ForestFarm. God Bless.Jacquie Berger

Posted on June 1, 2010, updated June 3, 2010
Posted on March 14, 2008, updated June 1, 2010
I placed an order with Forest Farm for 4 shrubs I had been looking for. The shipment arrived within 10 days packaged perfectly and all plants in one gallon containers, good sized and very healthy. I will absolutly buy from them again

Posted on May 9, 2010, updated May 12, 2010
This was my second order with Forest Farm. I received a serviceberry that had rust. I have emailed them and let them know the problem. I am told that "All serviceberries have rust here--it's common in our area." Wow. Of course, I would expect they would either replace the plant with a healthy one or credit back my card for the cost. No, they have offered to give me a credit on my account. Now, why would I want that knowing they are willing to sell an unhealthy plant? No, I don't think I want any more unhealthy plants. Of course I am disappointed. I will update this review if they have a change of heart.

My tree arrived and was in beautiful condition, nice and full. I planted it less than a week ago and the leaves are already 5 times the size. The planting instructions were clear and easy to follow. I will order from them again!

We live in the kansas city area and were planting a bird haven on our 2 1/2 acres. We waited (1year) until we could actually see survival of plants after they were in ground before writing a review. We had a good idea of what we wanted, but forestfarm had some good ideas with the rest. Upon delivery I was very pleased with the way in which plants were packaged and treated. I would suspect the packing to be similar to receiving a fine oil painting.(LOTS of wrapping and packing material) We had a large order (around 40-50 plants), and a lot were the gallon size. ALL plants arrived alive. Now after winter has come and gone the plants have been in ground for almost a year now. Only about 5 specimens did not make it (1 of the 4 Oregon grapes and several of the smaller tuber plants ). Overall we are very pleased with our experience, and would recommend future purchases. Thanks

Generally good experience with this vendor. I have had problems in the past with customer service and plant mis-labeling, but this year the plants arrived well packed, healthy and were, indeed, the plants I ordered. I have had to put the Salvia I ordered under special watch because it was only 1/4" high by 1/2" wide. I'm hoping it is just breaking dormancy.

Their website contained useful info. The prices were reasonable. They were good about informing me when the order was received and expected to be shipped (as I requested). I was not billed until shipping time. Unfortunately one item I hoped to receive was n/a at shipping time, but all else arrived packed wonderfully and in great shape. I will be happy to buy from them again.

No complaints. I got what I wanted and the plants were healthy. They kept me informed.

After looking for a specific hawthorn and going through several email exchanges with Ray, he recommended a Chinese Haw that didn't appear on their website. I was a bit perplexed by that, but he informed me that the website ommission was due to low stock (makes sense to take them off when there's only one left!). I'm happy to have received my lovely little tree this week! It was packaged well, staked, and the new leaves are looking very healthy.

As a first-timer with ForestFarm, I'm finding the catalogue to be amazing! Besides the collection of plants, there are lovely bits of lore, recipes and tips scattered throughout. I can't wait to order from them again.

I had a difficult time narrowing my choices, they carry a zillion kinds of plants. What I did order arrived when I was told it would,the plants were very well packed and each one of them looked like I had hand picked them and carried them home myself. I used both the printed catalogue and their website for the photos, the website is very easy to navigate and has most of what they grow photographed. The prices of some of the plants were, I thought,,on the high side...but these are things I couldn't have gotten anywhere else. I am really pleased with my plants..and you will be too!

Great experience. They followed up on my order and shipped when they said they'd ship. Prices are very reasonable, and other than a dormant plant (which was noted, and has since shown growth), all plants were a good size and healthy looking. All, including the dormant plant, have settled in well and put on new growth. . They also followed up on a question I had submitted with the original order. The selection is incredible, I don't know how they keep so many different plants in stock. I thought shipping costs were very reasonable given the size of the boxes I received and the quantity of plants. They do recommend that you buy the gallon plants in quantities of four to get the best shipping rates. I'm in the same state, so shipping was lightning fast for me. I'll definitely order again.

Good company. The plants I ordered were nice and big and well watered. I especially like the catalog which has plenty of plants to order from. I will definitely be ordering again from them.

I just received an order containing viburnums, maples, serviceberries, and Japanese barberries from Forestfarm and I couldn't be happier with the quality of each and every plant. The packaging kept the plants safe in transit and delivery via UPS was swift (but not inexpensive.) I have ordered from this company before and am pleased that at least one business has kept up to its previously high standards. The selection is not to be beat and when a question came up regarding my order got a prompt phone call to help.

I know of no better source of woody plants. The small sizes make getting something unique affordable. Of course you will have to wait for them to grow. After nine years, my Sweet Shadow suger maple, Dawyck Purple beech are starting to make an impact. The plants I have receieved where always in good condition.

I've ordered twice now and both transactions have been quite pleasant. Plants arrived in excellent shape on the dates expected. Customer service was conscientious and diligent. I will order again with no reservations.

I just received an oak leaf hydrangea from Forest Farm and I was very pleased with it. The people at Forest Farm have always worked with me when something went wrong and I really appreciate it. Their packaging has to be the best there is even though their shipping costs are pricey. The oak leaf hydrangea was very healthy looking and I hope it does well. I have ordered from them for years and have always been pleased.

Forestfarm Nursery is stupendous, with an amazing selection of rare plants! I have ordered many plants from them. The tube sized plants sometimes are small (not always) but this is reflected in the price. Also, the tubes seem to give the plants a deeper root system, so they can grow well in the landscape compared to other plants of the same size. I love Forestfarm!

I have dealt with Forestfarm for years and have been perfectly satisfied with every order I've gotten, both when I lived in MS, and now here in GA. Their shipping is impeccable and their customer service is outstanding. They call if they have questions and keep you appraised on a shipment status by email. They sell plants for the both the NW and plants for everywhere else too, and as long as you know what your planting, and understand your climate and ecological requirements, your plants will thrive. But, if you try to grow plants intended for Oregon's mild summers and you have hot summers, you're going to be in trouble though. Know your plants before you order! Some of the trees I've ordered from Forestfarm are well over 15-20 feet high after only 3 years and we had a serious drought for 2 years in that period. Research what you order before you buy. These folks have some really hard-to-find stock, and you won't be disappointed.

I just came back in from the garden, where the Seckel pear I ordered last spring is developing beautiful small fruit. I'll be ordering from ForestFarm again for sure.

I have ordered at least 50, if not more, trees from this company and I have nothing but great things to say. The customer service is exceptional, the plants themselves are the best quality I have received from any company, and the packing is excellent and I have never had to call about damaged plants. I really love this company and have no regrets whatsoever in doing business with them. I would much rather pay more in shipping (the plants come from Oregan to Oklahoma) than shop anywhere else, even my local garden center. They have the best selection of any mail order company, and none of my trees I have received have died. They are all doing very well. I wish every company did business Forest Farm's way!

I am living in the USA right now and very much missing England and it's native plants. Some very common British plants are nearly impossible to find in the USA. I spotted something similar to (but not exactly) what I was looking for on the planting list at show garden in the Philadelphia area, listing Forest Farm as the source. I contacted them, told them what I had seen, etc and asked whether it was possible to get the plant I was seeking. Ray responded by email and told me they don't normally sell it but that they use it as root stock for other varieties. He checked and found that they had two plants on which the "fancier" grafted variety had died back and offered me the two rootstock plants- not normally for sale- at a very good price. I really appreciated him going out of his way to find what I wanted and emailing me several times to make special arrangements. The woman with whom I spoke on the phone (Sorry I forget her name! Linda maybe?) was extremely pleasant and professional -- and now I have two May Blossom (Hawthorns) just like back home in England.

The only negative- which is no fault of Forest Farm - is the cost of shipping (esp by air) to the East Coast. If shipping were to cost less I wouldn't hesitate to buy much more.

I cannot say enough good about this company, based upon my experience! I ordered 1 Heptacodium miconioides, the Chinese Seven-Son-Flower plant from them after reading LarryR's article. The tube size was all they had available; I specified that I wanted it sent after Memorial Day. I received an email notifying me the plant was being shipped on May 28th with a tracking number. I also received a postcard from them reminding me to be watching for the delivery. I received the plant on June 1st. The plant was very well packed and so much larger than I expected! Thanks, Forestfarm, I will be back!

I have ordered from Forest Farm for the past few years now. The plants that I recently received were extremely healthy and packed perfectly. I have ordered from other online nurseries and Forest Farm is at the top of the list. I highly recommend them to all future purchasers without reservation. Thanks for all of the wonderful plants over the years!

very nice mail-order company i had no problems with them. i was kept inform on my order as far shipping. the packaging was good. the plants were the best i have ever received through mail- order. the planting and care information for the plants was also very helpful. best of all i was not insulted or called any names.

By far, THE best online source for plants I have ever used, and I've used many over the years. Forest Farm's selection is amazing, the quality is the highest, and their customer service is excellent. Packing is superior and all plants arrive in terrific condition. This nursery is my go-to source for just about anything I'm interested in ordering. I highly recommend this business and their products.

I'm in the middle of Michigan and it's been hard to find Lenten Roses locally (even though they grow quite well in our 4+ Zone). Two Helleborus Ivory Prince were ordered and arrived two days earlier than they'd predicted. The packaging was amazing (and enormous box with the box containing the plant material fastened to one end, each plant taped within, lots of shredded paper -- very impressive!) -- and both plants appear very healthy with good leaves and a strong root system. Of course it is too late for them to bloom (and they're too young!) but I anticipate healthy and strong blooms and plants next spring.

I'm very pleased.

I thought this was an alright nursery. I had bought from them before and was pleased. But then I ordered again, and got my shippment just a few minutes ago. Their packing methods could stand a great more experience. I had two ferns and 2 evergreen shrubs. The evergreens appear to be OK although they are a bit on the raggy side. One of the ferns, a Red Painted fern, looks as though it has never seen water and the soil is hard as rock, the fern itself is dried up and shriveled. The other one is OK. But what really irritated me was, there was tape on the fern leaves making it very difficult to remove without ripping off the leaves.
Don't think I will buy any more, from them.

Ordered and recieved 4 sugar maples. Very healthy plants. Good value.

I recieved plants in the best condition I have ever seen through mail order. The wild indigo was in full bloom, the passion flower was beautiful. They were packaged very nicely. Their customer sevice was very helpful. I am very impressed with them.

I ordered a few blueberry plants. They arrived healthy, and are flourishing. Ray and Peg were very communicative when emailed regarding the order, and I knew they were concerned about the plants as well as about me, the customer, and the order.

They have the best plants, the best customer service and the shipping times by far. They have gone the extra mile to make sure I was happy with order.