Comments regarding The Tree Center

Ordered 14 bushes/trees ranging from size 3-7 container size. The ordering experience was phenomenal and the packaging for the bushes and small trees was superb. All plants were secured within shipping containers and well watered before shipment. The seven 5-7 foot packages arrived within 2-3 business days from the initial tracking number. All plants were in good shape except for two which were sent. The Red Twig Dogwood came with leaves covered in black dots and looks like it is close to dying right now. I planted immediately upon the plant arriving. The other plant, Popcorn Drift Rose, was just about dead when it was shipped to me and I’m not too thrilled about receiving that poor quality of a bush when it was a size 3 container. I still planted it for hopes that it makes a recovery, but I am not impressed that was shipped knowing the facility shipped it in its condition. I have pictures of the plants. 12 plants were high quality and arrived safely which why I am still considering this a positive experience.

My lilac arrive in good condition with great directions on how to plant my new bush.

I ordered a palmate "Osakazuki" Japanese maple from the Tree Center a couple of years ago and was kind of neutral about what arrived. It was packed well but the trunk was at an angle instead of straight. It, however, has been growing well, has straightened a bit, and may straighten more as it grows. This year I purchased 20 giant Thuja, 3-4', in two batches. They were shipped fast and I was amazed at how well they were packed. I put them in the days they came and they look very good although the roots were a little overgrown and circling in the pots. We'll see how they grow as we are having a severe drought and I have had to water several times. My experience with lots of online nurseries is that the materials are rarely as good as you can find locally. But sometimes, you just can't find the species locally.

I purchased a Coral Bark Japanese maple. The local garden center did not have it. The box arrived quickly and was well packaged. The tree was the size specified. Care had been taken to insure the tree was well pruned and shapely. Two years later the tree is healthy and thriving.

In short, my experience was positive and I would buy from the Tree Center again

Site was easy to navigate, company was helpful and order was received sooner than expected. All in all, a very pleasant experience and I will be purchasing from this company in the future.