Canadian Shipping Timing and Returns- Please read


WINTER SHIPPING IN EFFECT FROM JANUARY TO APRIL- WE WILL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SHIP TREES AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE BUT IF THE WEATHER IS TOO COLD WE MUST HOLD THE ORDER UNTIL IT CAN BE SHIPPED SAFELY. 

Canadian Shipping-

We use independant shipping software to provide you with accurate costs and a choice BUT THE TIMING SHOWN ON THE SHIPPING OPTIONS ONLY REPRESENTS THE TIME IN TRANSIT 

WE NEED TO PREP AND PACK THE TREES AND MAY HAVE TO HOLD AN ORDER DUE TO THE WEATHER. 

FOR COLD WEATHER ORDERS OUTSIDE OF ONTARIO/QUEBEC THEY MUST SHIP BY AIR, OTHERWISE WE CANNOT SHIP UNTIL SPRING. 

An additional factor for winter shipping is the night temperature at Toronto Pearson Airport and the destination. I will contact you if we have a shipping delay that is caused by weather.

IF THE DELIVERY DATE IS CRITICAL PLEASE INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION IN THE COMMENTS WITH YOUR ORDER OR TXT 1-416-671-1979 WITH YOUR ORDER NUMBER AND THE REQUIRED DATE

Return Policy

Let me share a story:

I just heard from a customer to complain that a tree that arrived 5 weeks ago is dead. I am told that it arrived in poor condition and that he spent the last 5 weeks trying to revive it. When listing the steps he took to save the tree they included repotting it into garden soil and adding fertilizer. Honestly, I had to slap my hand to refrain from writing that the "rescue" steps could easily have killed a healthy tree. And now - he wants another one, at no charge of course.

What would you do?

We want you to be completely satisfied with not just your tree but the whole shopping experience with ZenGardenBonsai, so please:

  • Check your order immediately upon arrival. Trees will likely need watering. 
  • If your order arrives damaged, please notify us immediately.
  • If your tree appears unhealthy when you receive it - notify us immediately.
  • Many trees will drop leaves on arrival. This is a normal reaction to the stress of shipping and you'll usually see signs of new growth in 2-3 weeks, but if you don't see buds forming- please let me know.

If for some reason you change your mind about your bonsai, please notify us immediately on receipt.  We will accept returns when we hear from you within 24 hours of delivery. There is significant prep required for a tree and a high risk of damage during shipment and therefore a 30% restocking fee for returns and we cannot accept returns that arrive in damaged condition because of inadequate packing.  Please note that the couriers are very tough on boxes. The cost of shipping is NOT refundable.  Return shipping is at your expense.

Bonsai are living trees and we cannot assume responsibility for the tree once it passes into your care.