Camellia japonica
Country
New Zealand (NZ)
Group
Nursery stock
End use
Plants
NPPO Details
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI)
Relevant Web Addresses
| Criteria | Criteria Required? |
|---|---|
| Import Permit | Yes |
| Phytosanitary Certificate | Yes |
| Additional Declaration/Endorsement | Yes |
| Protocol Market | No |
This ICR applies to all Camellia japonica hybrids and cultivars.
All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export.
All plants in the consignment are to be officially inspected and to be found free of any visually detectable regulated pests.
Each type of plant in the consignment must be clearly identified with its scientific name (genus and species).
Only inert/synthetic material may be used for the protection, packaging and shipping materials of the nursery stock.
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries recognises Australia as free of sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum).
Evidence of freedom from Sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum) is not required to be presented by the exporter.
If visually detectable pests are found which are not listed in the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Standard 155.02.06, the pest's regulatory status must be established prior to certification. This information is available in MPI "Biosecurity Organisms Register for Imported Commodities" on their web page.
All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export.
All plants in the consignment are to be officially inspected and to be found free of any visually detectable regulated pests.
Each type of plant in the consignment must be clearly identified with its scientific name (genus and species).
Only inert/synthetic material may be used for the protection, packaging and shipping materials of the nursery stock.
New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries recognises Australia as free of sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum).
Evidence of freedom from Sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum) is not required to be presented by the exporter.
If visually detectable pests are found which are not listed in the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Standard 155.02.06, the pest's regulatory status must be established prior to certification. This information is available in MPI "Biosecurity Organisms Register for Imported Commodities" on their web page.
Exporters have the choice of certifying to the media requirements as per Endorsement No 2767;
OR
Plants which have been raised in media containing soil must have the roots of the plants dipped in Fenamiphos at 1.6g a.i. per litre of water for 30 minutes.
All plants and cuttings must be dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water.
All plants and cuttings must be treated for insects and mites as per Section 2.2.1.06 (b) of the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock (published on the Ministry of Primary Industries website).
All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export.
OR
Plants which have been raised in media containing soil must have the roots of the plants dipped in Fenamiphos at 1.6g a.i. per litre of water for 30 minutes.
All plants and cuttings must be dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water.
All plants and cuttings must be treated for insects and mites as per Section 2.2.1.06 (b) of the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries Standard 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock (published on the Ministry of Primary Industries website).
All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export.
Option 1 (EXDOC Endorsement 3115)
1) The plants have been sourced from a "Pest free area", free from Sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum),
2) The plants were raised from seed/cuttings in soil-less rooting media in containers maintained out of contact with the soil.
3) The plants have been dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water.
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3116)
1) The plants have been sourced from a "Pest free area", free from sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum).
2) The plants have been dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water.
1) The plants have been sourced from a "Pest free area", free from Sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum),
2) The plants were raised from seed/cuttings in soil-less rooting media in containers maintained out of contact with the soil.
3) The plants have been dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water.
Option 2 (EXDOC Endorsement 3116)
1) The plants have been sourced from a "Pest free area", free from sudden oak death (Phytophthora ramorum).
2) The plants have been dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water.
Import permit dated 24 August 2015
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Reviewed Uploaded: 18/07/2026