Michigan

Elaeagnus umbellata species (Autumn Olive)

Prohibited:

The Autumn Olive is restricted plant and can't be shipped to Michigan.

Vaccinium species (Blueberries)

Regulation:

Due to Blueberry scorch virus and Sheep pen hill disease, a Phyto must be included with shipment.

Juglans species (Walnuts, Butternut)

Prohibited:

Due to Thousand Canker Disease, Walnut Twig Bettle, Geosmithia fungus Walnuts are strictly prohibited to Michigan.

Ribes species (Currants, Gooseberries)

PESTS: White pine blister rust fungus, Cronartium ribicola 
STATES REGULATED: All 
MATERIALS REGULATED: Roots, cuttings, or plants of currants and gooseberries, 
Ribes spp. 
 

RESTRICTIONS: Sale of black currant, Ribes nigrum, roots, cuttings, or plants is 
prohibited statewide. Sales of other currant species and gooseberries are also regulated 
for counties in the white pine blister rust control area – see map on the MDARD web 
site at www.michigan.gov/pestquarantines. Rust-resistant Ribes varieties may be 
obtained under special permit if approved by Michigan Department of Agriculture and 
Rural Development. Applications for Ribes permits may be obtained from MDARD by 
contacting Amber Neils, Export and Compliance Program Specialist at (517) 449-0786; 
email NeilsA@michigan.gov.

A complete list of approved spp. can be found here, along with contact information for special permit: White Pine Blister Rust Resistant Currant & Gooseberry Varieties from MDARD