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Shipping or Moving with Plants Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions regarding the shipping or moving plants.

Do I need to have my houseplants inspected when moving to another state?

What is required to ship plant material to other countries?

What is required to ship plant material to other states?

What is required to ship cut Christmas trees to other states?

Do I need to have my houseplants inspected when moving to another state?

Some states require an inspection and certification that the houseplants are free of pests. Please contact us for further information or to set up an inspection.

What is required to ship plant material to other countries?

Please contact us.

What is required to ship plant material to other states?

Please visit the National Plant Board site for each state's import requirements, or you can contact us.

What is required to ship cut Christmas trees to other states?

Some states require a spongy moth (Lymantria dispar) certification to import cut Christmas trees. Please visit our nursery/plant dealer page for more on shipping cut Christmas trees.


NH Department of Agriculture, Markets and Food
Mailing: PO Box 2042, Concord NH 03302 -2042
Physical: 25 Capitol Street, Second Floor, Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-3551 | fax: (603) 271-1109