Yangmei Trees for sale at Woodlanders.net

[Jaboticaba45]

Hey guys,
So I recently got some yangmei from
https://woodlanders.net/collections/edibles/products/myrica-rubra?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMRvvhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvMX3T7ZSgsU5nLVRzkRVwQ2CqeOhDF8yKDlkcsfgx6teCF_YqbNZBsIRdZR_aem_OzZIfgmb75tBAN-U-BU4rA

A friend bought one for me as a gift, and I can say it’s legit
They are from tissue culture
And the variety is dongkui or some hybrid of it


In no way am I sponsored or affiliated with them, but get ya some Yangmei for a solid price without spending your whole paycheck!!!

[Jaboticaba45]

Here’s the tree I got!

[BloomAndSprout]

Is this the guy on Facebook that has been talking about doing TC in the yangmei groups?

I must say the price is impressive vs. the Chinese-originated crappy grafts lol

[Jaboticaba45]

Yes that is the guy!
Original buds came from the research trees in atl if I am not mistaken

[BloomAndSprout]

Yes that is the guy!
Original buds came from the research trees in atl if I am not mistaken

I was one of the people who read it and thought he was yet another scammer. I don't know why he hasn't posted here. My only fear as is always in this hobby (see Guava King) is someone says they sent something (a certain desired variety) and it turns out to be garbage (a random seedling from the wild) years later.

I'm tempted to hop on... It is my belief yangmei is the #1 fruit with most profit potential in the USA of  all the "exotic fruits,"

[pinkturtle]

It is seedlings not grafted tree.

[showxyz]

So they send you a female plant. Where do you get the male plant then?

[BestDay]

I know they say these are from tissue culture but how do you really know?  He is an unknown vendor.  I suspect they are from seed.

Bill

[Jaboticaba45]

He’s posted all the pictures of him tissue culturing them, so I’m inclined to believe him.
There’s a website where he documented everything

Says he plans to do male TC trees later

Idk how can we tell a true TC from seedling

[RS]

Thank you so much Jaboticaba45! Nice to see these for a semi-reasonable price. Shipping is also quite reasonable. Great gift idea

[BloomAndSprout]

Judging by the description it's a Wuzi TC? I'm very interested, moreso than if it was a Dongkui, but I want to be sure this isn't a seedling... Mr. Ryan, can you link where he shows him doing the TC? I've followed the yangmei groups sporadically and never saw the pics.

[cbss_daviefl]

Here is a link to the propagator's site

https://www.yangmei.us/grow-journal-in-usa

Judging by the description it's a Wuzi TC? I'm very interested, moreso than if it was a Dongkui, but I want to be sure this isn't a seedling... Mr. Ryan, can you link where he shows him doing the TC? I've followed the yangmei groups sporadically and never saw the pics.

[NatureBoy]

I figured there is only one way to find out for sure.

I gritted my teeth and placed an order . . .

[seng]

I'm not sure if yangmei has tab root.  If it does, then that is one way to tell.

[K-Rimes]

I'm not sure if yangmei has tab root.  If it does, then that is one way to tell.

I have not noticed a tap root. They seem to produce more fluffy white roots somewhere between papaya and citrus.

[BloomAndSprout]

Here is a link to the propagator's site

https://www.yangmei.us/grow-journal-in-usa

Judging by the description it's a Wuzi TC? I'm very interested, moreso than if it was a Dongkui, but I want to be sure this isn't a seedling... Mr. Ryan, can you link where he shows him doing the TC? I've followed the yangmei groups sporadically and never saw the pics.

Excellent thank you!!!

[RevivalR00ts]

I am awaiting my order and just recently received this email from them:

Hey there,

Thank you so much for your recent order with us—we’re truly grateful for your support!

We want to let you know about a temporary delay affecting shipments to California. The South Carolina Department of Plant Industry has placed a quarantine due to the Spotted Lanternfly, which means we’ve been instructed not to ship plants to California at this time. If we attempt to do so, the shipments will unfortunately be destroyed.

The good news is that we’re already in line to receive our updated nursery license, which will allow us to resume shipping to California. We expect this process to be complete within the next two weeks and will notify you right away once shipping resumes.

In the meantime, we sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding. Please don’t hesitate to reply to this email with any questions or concerns—we’re here to help.

We’re eager to get your plants safely on their way to you soon!

Warm regards,
The Woodlanders Team

[JCorte]

RevivalRoots,

Thank you for sharing that correspondence.  What are your thoughts about it?  I did a little research on the Spotted Lanternfly and from what I read it hasn't been introduced yet into California, a couple dead ones were found in 2023 but no live ones.  Sounds like an invasive pest that can affect other fruit trees.  The black fig fly showed up in my yard for the first time this year and infected all my fruits and I have a large collection of rare varieties.  So, I would not want to order anything that has a chance of introducing another destructive pest into California.

Did you clarify with them that any future shipments would go through a process making sure there were no eggs, etc., on the plants being shipped?  I would hope that they wouldn't just rely on a California inspector to stop an infested plant from entering the state and would be proactive on their part and not spread this pest to other states.

Janet

[seng]

I'm not sure if yangmei has tab root.  If it does, then that is one way to tell.

I have not noticed a tap root. They seem to produce more fluffy white roots somewhere between papaya and citrus.

Also, TC plants have tendency to produce suckers.  This can be a good thing though, since we want more plants at this fake low supply period.

Note: I'm just stating the fact about TC plants.  I'm not against this seller.  In fact, if the plants turn out to be TC, it is good, since some other propagators are really taking advantage of the situation.  That is, there are plenty of supplies that are being controlled tightly.

[Nick C]

RevivalRoots,

Thank you for sharing that correspondence.  What are your thoughts about it?  I did a little research on the Spotted Lanternfly and from what I read it hasn't been introduced yet into California, a couple dead ones were found in 2023 but no live ones.  Sounds like an invasive pest that can affect other fruit trees.  The black fig fly showed up in my yard for the first time this year and infected all my fruits and I have a large collection of rare varieties.  So, I would not want to order anything that has a chance of introducing another destructive pest into California.

Did you clarify with them that any future shipments would go through a process making sure there were no eggs, etc., on the plants being shipped?  I would hope that they wouldn't just rely on a California inspector to stop an infested plant from entering the state and would be proactive on their part and not spread this pest to other states.

Janet

spotted later flies were out of control on the east coast a few years ago but their populations have since "stabilized". Went one year without seeing any after being swarmed the year before. I think the native wildlife has began to consider them as prey

[RevivalR00ts]

I'm not sure if yangmei has tab root.  If it does, then that is one way to tell.

I have not noticed a tap root. They seem to produce more fluffy white roots somewhere between papaya and citrus.

Also, TC plants have tendency to produce suckers.  This can be a good thing though, since we want more plants at this fake low supply period.

Note: I'm just stating the fact about TC plants.  I'm not against this seller.  In fact, if the plants turn out to be TC, it is good, since some other propagators are really taking advantage of the situation.  That is, there are plenty of supplies that are being controlled tightly.

There may be a lot of seeds going around and many people growing seedlings but I highly doubt there is a large supply of grafted trees. I can speak for myself here, I have lost the majority of my grafted trees that I was hoping to have available.

[nattyfroootz]

RevivalRoots,

Thank you for sharing that correspondence.  What are your thoughts about it?  I did a little research on the Spotted Lanternfly and from what I read it hasn't been introduced yet into California, a couple dead ones were found in 2023 but no live ones.  Sounds like an invasive pest that can affect other fruit trees.  The black fig fly showed up in my yard for the first time this year and infected all my fruits and I have a large collection of rare varieties.  So, I would not want to order anything that has a chance of introducing another destructive pest into California.

Did you clarify with them that any future shipments would go through a process making sure there were no eggs, etc., on the plants being shipped?  I would hope that they wouldn't just rely on a California inspector to stop an infested plant from entering the state and would be proactive on their part and not spread this pest to other states.

Janet

It's really probably just a formality. I've got permits for snails, apple coddling moth and others in order to meet other state's requirements for getting plants shipped in.  I don't grow any apples but still I need the apple coddling moth cert. I dunno if SLF host on Yangmei but I'd be a little surprised.

[RS]

If anyone has a chance to visit the mature yangmei at Woodlanders in SC or the Georgia research trees, it'd be great to learn more about the east coast yangmei. The poor survival rate from the California group buys has been really disappointing.

Woodlanders does include some tips and a disclaimer:

"Here at Woodlanders, Yangmei has always held a special place in our hearts. We’ve nurtured a beautiful mature specimen in Aiken for years, quietly admiring its evergreen grace and seasonal magic. But it’s been over two decades since we’ve been able to offer this elusive gem to our customers—until now.

Thanks to the meticulous work of our new partner, Plant Propagator (@yangmei.us)—the leading voice for Yangmei cultivation in the U.S.—we’re proud to reintroduce this rare species to American gardens.

Why it’s worth the wait:

Shimmering, evergreen foliage with a soft, lanceolate shape
Female cultivar of a fruiting, dioecious species (male needed for pollination)
Earlier ripening, darker, more flavorful fruit than Dongkui
High in antioxidants and adored in East Asian cuisine
Prefers acidic, well-drained soils and a little patience

A note for the determined gardener:

Yangmei is not for the faint of heart. It’s slow to establish and sensitive to transplant, but once settled, it’s remarkably resilient. Those who commit will be rewarded with a botanical jewel that bridges the ornamental and the edible—and fruits that rival anything you’ll find at a market."

[seng]

I'm not sure if yangmei has tab root.  If it does, then that is one way to tell.

I have not noticed a tap root. They seem to produce more fluffy white roots somewhere between papaya and citrus.

Also, TC plants have tendency to produce suckers.  This can be a good thing though, since we want more plants at this fake low supply period.

Note: I'm just stating the fact about TC plants.  I'm not against this seller.  In fact, if the plants turn out to be TC, it is good, since some other propagators are really taking advantage of the situation.  That is, there are plenty of supplies that are being controlled tightly.

There may be a lot of seeds going around and many people growing seedlings but I highly doubt there is a large supply of grafted trees. I can speak for myself here, I have lost the majority of my grafted trees that I was hoping to have available.

There are farms here in the USA.  Each year, they prune the branches and trash them, instead of grafting or selling scions.  Selling fruits $50/ lbs .  Isn't this to control the supply?

[BloomAndSprout]

I gotta give him props for propping (lol) Wuzi I stead of Dongkui he must've did his research, I've heard it's better than Dongkui. 

It's sold out now. I'll hop on next time. This guy may be the hero that saves us from trees that die in a month.