I believe all states restrict plants/trees and cuttings. California is stricter in looking for packages entering our state. Also depends on the dog sniffing packages, he could be having a good day stopping shipments. I avoid shipping small trees due to the damage it could get. Also a customer can con a seller with the purchase by complaining, Ebay sides with the buyer, thats the biggest complaint. So I give props to the seller who has to weave through this maze. We benefit, with a variety, that you would of never gotten through other means.