Key flowering branches (featured)
These are our most-ordered lines for Chinese New Year and early season — click any product for staging and ordering details.
Forsythia
Classic early-yellow branches and a Chinese New Year staple. Staged to ship in a bud stage that opens quickly after arrival.
Heights: Tips 24–36" · Medium 3–4 ft · Tall 5–6 ft · X-Tall 6ft+. Typical packing: 10 bunches / bundle. Stems/bunch: Tips 8 · Medium ~5 (verify) · Tall 3 · Cubes: Tips 2 · Medium 4 · Tall 7.
Double Quince
Heavy double blooms ideal for CNY displays. We stage to ship in a bud stage to avoid damage and open predictably for events.
Heights: Medium ~30–48" · Tall ~4'+. Packing: 10 bunches / bundle. (Double quince stems/cube — verify if required)
Quince (single)
Single quince — shorter stems and dense blooms; excellent for mixed arrangements and Chinese New Year bouquets.
Heights: Medium 30–48" (3–4 ft) · Tall ~4' (48"+). Packing: 10 bunches / bundle. Stems/bunch: Tips 4–5 · Medium 3–4 · Tall 2–3. Cubes: Tips 3 · Medium 4 · Tall 7.
Flowering Dogwood
Elegant spring branches with layered bracts and strong architectural form. Natural color range includes white, cream, pink, green, and red tones, depending on variety and harvest timing.
Color note: Specific colors cannot be guaranteed at any given time;
availability reflects seasonal progression and field conditions.
Heights: Tips 24–36" · Medium 3–4 ft · Tall 5–6 ft.
Packing: 10 bunches / bundle. Cube varies by size — confirm for freight planning.
Tulip Magnolia
Large dramatic blooms (purple, lavender, yellow, white) — staged to ship in bud for safe transit and predictable opening.
Heights: Tips 24–36" · Medium 3–4 ft · Tall 5–6 ft. Packing: 10 bunches / bundle. Stems/bunch: Tips 3–4 · Medium 2–3 · Tall 1–3. Cubes: Tips 3 · Medium 4 · Tall 7.
Cherry Blossom
After CNY, cherry blossom sales run long — we stage varieties from early opening through full bloom for weddings and installations.
Heights: Tips 24–36" · Medium 3–4 ft · Tall 5–6 ft · X-Tall 6ft+. Packing: 10 bunches / bundle. Stems/bunch typical: Tips 8–10 · Medium 6–7 · Tall 4–6 · X-Tall 2–3. Cubes: Tips 2 · Medium 4 · Tall 7 · X-Tall 10.
Forcing, Staging & Care — Quick Guide
We force branches in climate-controlled rooms and stage them to a sale-ready stage. Branches do not arrive in full bloom — they arrive staged to protect the bloom. Buyers must finish conditioning and follow these steps for best results.
On arrival — day 0
- Unpack gently, keep stems upright, and keep large shipping bags in place until ready to handle.
- Recut stems under clean, cool water (cut 1–2" at an angle).
- Place in clean buckets with fresh water and floral preservative where possible.
- Check daily and move to warm or cool room depending on desired opening speed.
Temperature rules
- Speed up opening: warm room 65–75°F — useful for last-minute acceleration.
- Hold / slow opening: cool dark 34–40°F — use for storage or slower events.
- Avoid extremes: heat, wind, or direct sun will dry stems and shorten vase life.
Handling tips
- Space stems so heads don’t rub while hydrating.
- For large blooms (tulip magnolia), provide extra stem support and wide buckets.
- For delicate double forms, allow each stem room in buckets to hydrate uniformly.
One perfect stage
There is one optimal stage for shipment: close enough to opening to produce good bloom quality, but early enough to prevent damage in transit. We aim for that stage; the further the product is from it, generally the lower the final bloom quality.
For a complete step-by-step guide, timing charts, photos and troubleshooting, view our full Forcing & Staging Guide.
Packing, Size & Height Guide
Standard packing: 10 bunches = 1 bundle. Minimum order: 3 bundles (mix & match allowed). Below: typical stems/bunch, stems per bundle, cube, and approximate heights.
| Product | Size | Approx. Height | Stems / bunch | Stems / bundle | Bunches / bundle | Cube |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry | Tips | 24–36" | 8–10 | 80–100 | 10 | 2 |
| Cherry | Medium | 3–4 ft (36–48") | 6–7 | 60–70 | 10 | 4 |
| Cherry | Tall | 5–6 ft (60–72") | 4–6 | 40–60 | 10 | 7 |
| Cherry | Extra Tall | 6 ft+ | 2–3 | 20–30 | 10 | 10 |
| Forsythia | Tips | 24–36" | 8 | 80 | 10 | 2 |
| Forsythia | Medium | 3–4 ft (36–48") | 5 (verify) | 50 | 10 | 4 |
| Forsythia | Tall | 5–6 ft (60–72") | 3 | 30 | 10 | 7 |
| Forsythia | Super Wild (7'+) | 6 ft+ | 3 | 30 | 10 | 10 |
| Quince (single) | Tips | 24–36" | 4–5 | 40–50 | 10 | 3 |
| Quince (single) | Medium | 30–48" (3–4 ft) | 3–4 | 30–40 | 10 | 4 |
| Quince (single) | Tall | ~4 ft+ | 2–3 | 20–30 | 10 | 7 |
| Double Quince | Medium/Tall | 30–48"+ | — (verify) | — | 10 | — |
| Pussy Willow | Tips | 24–36" | 7–10 | 70–100 | 10 | 2 |
| Pussy Willow | Medium | 3–4 ft (36–48") | 8–10 | 80–100 | 10 | 4 |
| Pussy Willow | Tall | 5–6 ft (60–72") | 3–6 | 30–60 | 10 | 6 |
| Tulip Magnolia | Tips | 24–36" | 3–4 | 30–40 | 10 | 3 |
| Tulip Magnolia | Medium | 3–4 ft (36–48") | 2–3 | 20–30 | 10 | 4 |
| Tulip Magnolia | Tall | 5–6 ft (60–72") | 1–3 | 10–30 | 10 | 7 |
| Prunus (hot pink) | Tips/Medium/Tall | 24–36" · 3–4 ft · 5–6 ft | — (verify) | — | 10 | 2 / 4 / 7 |
| Curly Willow | Tips | 24–36" | 6–10 | 60–100 | 10 | 2 |
| Birch / Dogwood / Apple | Tips/Medium/Tall | 24–36" · 3–4 ft · 5–6 ft | varies | varies | 10 | 3/4/7 |
Important: rows marked “verify” were ambiguous in the price PDF. Please confirm stems-per-bunch and cube values before using for final freight quotes.
Packing & shipping best practices
We protect buds and heads in transit by packing branches into large plastic shipping bags that hold multiple bundles. The bag ends are wrapped with moist paper to maintain humidity around the buds during transit and to prevent the flowers from drying out. Bundles are then padded and boxed to match the cube used for freight.
- Large plastic bags with moist paper ends: We pack multiple bundles into each large plastic shipping bag; moist paper wrapped at the bag ends helps retain humidity and reduces bud desiccation in transit.
- Bundle protection: padding at box ends and internal separators to prevent movement and abrasion during shipping.
- Boxes & cube: we use boxes sized to the cube rates so freight is predictable and product remains upright and supported.
- Insulation: in hot weather we recommend insulated liners and cold packs; in cold weather ensure boxes are protected from freezing (product will be damaged if frozen).
- Labeling: mark boxes with “THIS SIDE UP” and “KEEP UPRIGHT” and include receiving instructions to protect heads on arrival.
Example: bundled and bagged for shipment — large bags and moist-paper ends help protect buds in transit and hold humidity.
Full Forcing & Staging Guide
We provide a step-by-step guide (photos + timing charts) for each product so buyers can finish product correctly and achieve predictable opening for events. View full Forcing & Staging Guide
Frequently Asked
How should I condition branches on receipt?
Recut stems under water, place stems in fresh buckets with floral preservative, and keep stems spaced. To speed opening move to a warm room; to slow opening store cool and dark. Check daily.
What is the minimum order?
Minimum is 3 bundles per order (1 bundle = 10 bunches). Bundles may be mixed across products.
How are branches packed for shipping?
We stage product and pack multiple bundles into large plastic shipping bags with moist paper wrapped on the ends to retain humidity and prevent buds from drying. Bags and bundles are then padded and boxed to match the cube used for freight. For long shipments we recommend insulated packaging and accelerated freight.
What if product arrives damaged?
Photograph boxes and blooms, keep packaging, and email sales@oregoncoastalflowers.com within 24 hours. We’ll work with you and the carrier to resolve damages per order terms.
