Risk Management Proposal for 
management of Phellinus noxius in 
nursery stock hosts (whole plants, including rooted cuttings) from all 
countries 
For Public Consultation  
 
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
    
 
 
 
      
Plant Imports  
Plants, Food & Environment  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
Pastoral House  
25 The Terrace  
PO Box 2526 
Wellington 6140 
New Zealand  
Tel: +64 4 894 0100  
Fax: +64 4 894 0662  
Email: plantimports@mpi.govt.nz  
 
  
  
Contents   
Submissions  4 
Purpose  6 
Background  6 
Commodity  Description  6 
Trade  6 
Current Requirements  6 
Source Information  7 
International Setting 7 
Objective 7 
Summary of Risk  8 
Risk Management  8 
Feasibility & Practicality of Measures 10 
Proposed IHS Requirements  10 
Appendix 1: Known Host Species and Distribution 11 
Appendix 2: Proposed Measures in IHS 155.02.06 17 
References  47 
 
 
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Submissions  
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment from interested parties on the 
proposed amendment to import health standard (IHS)  155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock,  
which is supported by this risk management proposal .  
An IHS “specifies req uirements to be met for the effective management of risks associated with 
importing risk goods, including risks arising because importing the goods involves or might involve an incidentally imported new organism” ( Section 22(1) Biosecurity Act 1993).  
MPI therefore seeks comment on the proposed amendments to the requirements in the IHS 
155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock. Submitters may also like to comment separately on other 
aspects of the IHS and MPI will respond to these in due course.  
The foll owing points may be of assistance in preparing comments:  
• Wherever possible, comments should be specific to a particular change in IHS 
requirements or a question asked in this document (referencing section numbers or commodity names as applicable).  
• Where possible, reasons, data and supporting published references to support comments 
are requested.  
• The use of examples to illustrate particular points is encouraged.   
MPI encourages respondents to forward comments electronically. Please include the following in 
your submission:  
• The title of the consultation document in the subject line of your email;  
• Your name and title (if applicable);  
• Your organisation’s name (if a pplicable); and  
• Your address.  
Send submissions to: plantimports@mpi.govt.nz
. 
However, should you wish to forward submissions in writing, please send them to the following address to arrive by close of busine ss on 19
th August 2016.  
Plant Imports  
Plants, Food & Environment  
Ministry for Primary Industries  
PO Box 2526  
Wellington 6140  
New Zealand  
Submissions received by the closure date will be considered during the development of the final IHS. Submissions received after the closure date may be held on file for consideration when the 
issued IHS is next revised/ reviewed.  
  
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Official Information Act 1982  
Please note that your submission is public information and it is MPI policy to publish submissions 
and the  review of submissions on the MPI website. Submissions may also be the subject of 
requests for information under the Official Information Act 1982 (OIA).  
The OIA specifies that information is to be made available to requesters unless there are sufficient 
grounds for withholding it, as set out in the OIA. Submitters may wish to indicate grounds for 
withholding specific information contained in their submission, such as the information is 
commercially sensitive or they wish personal information to be withhel d.  
Any decision to withhold information requested under the OIA is reviewable by the Ombudsman.  
  
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Purpose  
(1) The purpose of this risk management proposal (RMP) is to :  
a) summarise biosecurity risk of Phellinus noxius  associated with nursery stock ;  
b) propose measures for the effective management of this risk ; and   
c) seek s takeholder feedback on the proposed management options and import 
requirements as outlined in Appendix 2: Proposed Measures in IHS 155.02.06 .  
Background  
(2) Phellinus noxius  (syn. Fomes noxius ), causes ‘b rown root rot disease ’ and is a fung al 
pathogen found on the roots of trees in countries with tropical and subtropical climates ; 
including Africa, Caribbean, Central America, Japan, Oceania and So utheast Asia  
(Appendix 1 , Table 4 ). 
(3) P. noxius  has a wide host range affecting 200 trees  and plant species in 59 different plant 
families (Ann et al., 2002), including avocados  (Persea americana ), grapes (Vitis), pears 
(Pyrus) and eucaly ptus. 
(4) P. noxius  is not known to be present in New Zealand and is a regulated organism.  
(5) Avocados  New Zealand notified MPI in 2010 of their concerns about the persist ent 
establishment of P. noxius  in avocado orchards in Queensland :  
a) symptoms of  P. noxius  were first observed  in avocado orchards in Queensland in 
2001, causing progressive tree death in the Atherton Tablelands . 
b) P. noxius  was first positively identified as the causal agent of avocado tree death in 
Maleny, Queensland in 2002.  
(6) MPI had pre viously considered the risk of P. noxius  in Wollemia pine in 2008, and 
completed a risk analysis of other  hosts and distribution of P. noxius  in 2010.   
(7) A summary of risk is provided in sections 1 9 – 32 of this RMP. Whole plants (including 
rooted cuttings) are considered to present a risk of entry of P. noxius  and are the subject of 
risk management measures proposed by this RMP.  
(8) MPI have been working with importers of host plants of P. noxius  since 2010 to prohibit  
the entry of whole plants grown in soil .  
Commodity  Description   
(9) IHS 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock  specifies the import requirements for  the 
following commodity sub -classes:  whole plants, cuttings, dormant bulbs, plants in -
vitro/tissue culture and pollen for breeding purposes.   
a) the IHS defines whole plants as a nursery stock commodity sub -class for rooted 
cuttings and whole plants .  
Trade  
(10) The New Zealand h orticultur al industry continues to grow and total horticultural exports 
are now close to $4 billion  (Fresh Facts, 2014) . New Zealand’s most valuable horticulture 
export continues to be wine returning $1.3 billion .  
(11) Avocado exports have increased in value to $93 million  per year  (Fresh Facts 2014) . 
Current Requirements   
(12) P. noxius  is not specifically managed in IHS 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock , and 
is not currently listed as a quarantine pest.  
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(13) Under the current IHS 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock  a number of ‘ basic’ 
conditions must be met for all types of nursery stock imported into New Zealand, including 
whole plants and rooted cuttings.  
(14) The ‘basic ’ conditions  in section 2  of the IHS a pplying to  whole plants are:  
a) Section 2.2.1.4 (Cleanliness): Only inert/synthetic material may be used for 
protection, packaging and shipping material  of the nursery stock, and action will be 
taken for consignments which are contaminated with soil;  
b) Section 2.2.1.5 (Phytosanitary Certificate): Prior to issuing the phytosanitary 
certificate, the exporting National Plant Protection Organisation must inspect the consignment to certify that it is free from visually detectable regulated pests (this 
includes sympto ms of infection ); 
c) Section 2.2.1.6 (Pesticide treatments for whole plants and cuttings): Whole plants and rooted cuttings must either be grown in soil -free media or the soil must be 
removed and the roots dipped in a pesticide prior to export. This requireme nt 
manages th e risk of insects and nematodes;  
d) Section 2.2.1.13 (P ost Entry Quarantine) : All whole plants must be imported into a 
post entry quarantine (PEQ)  facility for a period of active growth. S ymptomatic 
plant material must be tested to ensure it is f ree from regulated organisms before it 
can be given biosecurity clearance to enter New Zealand.  
Source Information   
(15) The following information was used in the development of the RMP  to identify the 
appropriate measures to manage P. noxius  on imported nursery stock.  
a) Wollemia nobilis (Wollemi pine) Nursery Stock from Australia – (MPI) Risk 
Analysis (March 2008): http://mpi.govt.nz/document -vault/2890 
b) MAF Biosecurity New Zealand: Phellinu s noxius  pest risk analysis, 21 June 2011 
(available on request).  
International Setting  
(16) Where possible, phytosanitary measures are aligned with international standards, guidelines, and recommendations as per New Zealand’s obligations under Article 3.1 of the 
WTO Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures (SPS 
Agreement), WTO 1995 and Section 23(4)  (c) of the Biosecurity Act 1993.    
(17) The SPS Agreement states that phytosanitary measures must not discriminate unfairly between countries  or between imported or domestically produced goods, and where there is 
a choice of phytosanitary measures to reduce risk to an acceptable level, WTO members must select the least trade restrictive measure.    
Objective  
(18) MPI’s objective is to en sure the bio security risk  posed by P. noxius  on imported nursery 
stock is  managed appropriately and is consistent with New Zealand’s domestic legislation 
and international obligations.    
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Summary of Risk  
A. Likelihood of entry   
(19) The likelihood of P. noxius  entering New Zealand on cuttings  and budwood of host species 
is considered to be negligible b ecause there is no evidence that it is present in leaves, stems 
or branches of plants.  
(20) The likelihood of P. noxius  entering into New Zealand from rooted plants (whole plants) is 
also considered to be low, however the  current requirements for w hole plants do not fully 
manage the risk of entry .  
B. Likelihood of exposure  
(21) The likelihood of exposure is considered to be moderate in areas such as the far northern 
region of New Zealand where i mported  nursery stock could be planted  in the environment. 
Physical contact of infected roots with healthy roots generally transfers P. noxius  to roots 
of healthy plants (Brooks, 2002).  
C. Likelihood of establishment  
(22) The likelihood of establishment in New Zealand is considered to be moderate as P. noxius  
is a high temperature organism associated with tropical and subtropical areas (Ann et al. 
2002) . P. noxius  may therefore be able to establish in the far north  areas of New Zealand.   
(23) P. noxious  could be spread by people transplanting infected plants in an uninfected area as 
movement of soil and plant material is not controlled within New Zealand.     
D. Potential Impacts  
(24) P. noxius  spreads from tree to tree mainly by root -to-root contact  and can exist on decaying 
roots in the soil for more than 10 years , causing major losses in timber and hardwood 
plantations, fruit orchards, and landscapes.  
(25) Plantations and orchards cannot be replanted for many years due to the longevity of P. noxius  in the soil and its broad host range (Brooks, 2002).  
(26) There are no known treatments or cures for P. noxius , so if it established in an orchard or 
plantation, the only management option is to remove infected trees and as much of the root 
system as possible.  
(27) Ornamental plants are important components of domestic, leisure and working environments . P. noxius  affects ornamental and amenity trees such as windbreak trees, 
parks, roadsides and around residences or other places associated with human activities (Anne et al. 1999).  
(28) Hosts are mostly tropical tree species and include cacao, coffee, tea, timber trees (Hodges and Tenorio 1984). It is more common on hardwood species, but also known on conifers 
(e.g. hoop pine Araucaria cunninghamii) (I. Hood pers. comm. 2011).  
(29) P. noxius  has been found in native rain forests in American Samoa (Brooks 2002).  
Risk Management  
(30) Basic conditions in section 2 of the IHS applying to whole plants do not manage the risk of 
entry of P. noxius into New Zealand. The root rot can be trans mitted through infected soil 
and lead to root infection of whole plants and rooted cuttings. Basic conditions allow for whole plants to be grown in soil and have the soil washed off prior to export, which doesn’t 
manage the risk of P. noxius .  
 
(31) Imported nursery stock is grown in PEQ  facility for a minimum of three months. It is not 
known whether this is long enough or if this would be suitable for symptoms of infection to 
be observed through wilting of the leaves, or mycelia to become evident on the roots o r 
stem of plants.  
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(32) Additional measures  are proposed to manage the risk of P. noxius  in imported nursery 
stock , these are:   
a) a new section “ Measures for P . noxius ” is incorporated within the basic conditions 
(section 2.2.1 .13); 
b) requirements of section 2.2.1.13 apply only  to whole plants (including rooted 
cuttings)  which are hosts of P. noxius ;  
c) the plants  are accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate, issued by the exporting 
NPPO that certifies that the risk has been managed by one of the following  
declarations : 
(i) “The plants were raised from seed/cuttings in soil -less rooting media in containers 
maintained out of contact with the soil”  
OR 
(ii) “The plants have been sourced from a “Pest free area” free from Phellinus 
noxius ”. 
Regulation at Genus L evel 
 
(33) Under the SPS Agreement, MPI regulates natural hosts of plant diseases based on scientific evidence. Where there is scientific uncertainty, MPI may apply a precautionary approach to 
manage the risk. MPI manages P. noxius  at genus level when three or more s pecies of a 
genus are found to be natural hosts. The susceptibility of multiple  species in a genus suggests 
high susceptibility, and more species are  likely to be hosts for the pathogen.  Regulation at 
genus level therefore reduces the risk of import of P. noxius .  
a) It is proposed that the following genera are regulated as genus level:  
(i) Araucaria spp.; 3 species  listed in Appendix 1   
(ii) Bauhinia spp.: 4 species listed in Appendix 1  
(iii) Eucalyptus  spp.: 4 species listed in Appendix 1  
(iv) Ficus  spp.:  5 host specie s listed in Appendix 1  
(34) MPI proposes to regulate the following genera as the R isk Assessment  does not identify the 
host to species level (unnamed species):  
(i) Albizia  spp.: Albizia  spp. including A. lebbek listed  in Appendix 1  
(ii) Bougainvillea spp.: Bougainvillea  spp. listed  in Appendix 1  
(iii) Cassia spp.:  Cassia spp. listed in Appendix 1  
(iv) Casuarina spp.:  Casuarina spp. listed in Appendix 1  
(v) Cinnamomum spp.: Cinnamomum spp. listed in Appendix 1  
(vi) Crataegus spp.:  Crataegus spp. listed in Appendix 1  
(vii) Diospyros spp.: Diospyros spp. including  D. kaki listed  in Appendix 1  
(viii) Populus  spp.: Populus  spp. listed in Appendix 1  
(ix) Rosa  spp.: Rosa  spp. listed in Appendix 1  
 
(35) MPI regulates P. noxius  at the species level when one or two  species of a plant genus is 
found to be natural host.  
 
Additional Declaration s 
A. Contact with  soil 
(36) The risk of  P. noxius  can be managed by ensuring that whole plants and rooted cuttings have 
been kept out of contact with infected soil. Plants raised from seeds/ cuttings in soil -less 
rooting media and grown in containers maintained out of contact with the soil are considered 
free from P. noxius .  
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(37) The exporting National Plant Protection Organisation (NPPO) would endorse this additional 
declaration on the phyto sanitary certificate.  
Note: This is an existing declaration in section 2.2.1.6  (part A) of the IHS 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery 
Stock , to manage the risk of insects on the roots of whole plants.  
Note: The second option in 2.2.1.6 ( part A) whole plants grown in soil, with the soil washed and the roots 
dipped in Fenamiphos prior to export,  is not permitted for hosts of P. noxius . 
B. Pest Free Area (PFA)  
(38) International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM)  4: Requirements for the 
establishme nt of pest free areas describe the requirements for the establishment and use of 
PFA as a risk management option for meeting phytosanitary requirements for the import of 
plants.  
(39) Exporting country NPPO’s from countries where P. noxius  is not known to occur may 
endorse a Pest free area additional declaration on the phytosanitary certificate.  
(40) Normally PFA status is based on specific surveying for a quarantine pest or disease,  such as 
an official delimiting or detection survey. It is acce pted internationally that pests or diseases 
that have never been detected in, or that have been detected and eradicated from, an area should not be considered present in an area.  
(41) When sufficient information is available to support a PFA declaration, this p hytosanitary 
measure is usually considered to provide a very high level of protection.  
Feasibility & Practicality of Measures 
(42) PFA declaration s can only  be supplied by exporting countries where P. noxius  is absent. 
However, s ome countries (such as Australia) may be able to provide a PFA declaration for a 
restricted region / state or geographic area.  MPI will discuss the implementation of PFA 
during consultation.  
(43) A proposed measure for plants to be raised from seed s/ cuttings in soil -less rooting media in 
containers maintained out of contact with the soil, is considered achievable by all trading 
partners.  
(44) Additional f inancial expen diture and additional time resource are not expected to be 
prohibitive for trading par tners to achiev e the proposed measures.   
Proposed IHS R equirements  
(45) This RMP proposes that P. noxius  is a regulated  quarantine  pest, to be managed on imported 
nursery stock under the  IHS 155.02.06: Importation of Nursery Stock.   
(46) P. noxius will be listed as a quarantine pest in the schedules of the IHS applying to host species. Where the schedule includes other species that are not hosts of P. noxius , each 
species to which the measures for P. noxius  apply will be stated.  
(47) The requi rements apply to all countries.  
(48) The requirements  for P. noxius  do not apply to h ost species which can only be imported as 
cuttings and tissue culture s.  
a) While n o specific additional declarations or testing will be required, P. noxius  will 
be included in the list of quarantine pests for the applicable schedule.  
  
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Appendix 1: Known H ost Species and D istribution  
This Appendix includes the following information relevant to the regulation of P . noxius  on 
imported nursery stock , as identifi ed in the Risk Analysis (MAF Biosecurity 2011) : 
• Table 1: S pecies which can be imported as whole plants  to be regulated for P. noxius  
• Table 2: Host species which can be imported as nursery stock, not including whole plants  
• Table 3: Host species which cannot  currently be imported into New Zealand  
• Table 4: Countries where P . noxius  is recorded as present  
Table 1: Species  which can be imported as whole plants  to be regulated for P. noxius  
At a minimum , ALL imported nursery stock  must meet the Entry Conditions specified in S ection 2.2 of the IHS . The 
table below identifies where additional entry requirements must be met for each species as identified in Section 3 
‘Schedule of Special Entry Conditions’ . 
 
Note:  As identified in the Risk Manag ement  section, MPI are proposing to regulate at the genus level  where:  
• more than three species are identified as a host  
• the host is identified to the genus level only in scientific literature (i.e. is an unnamed species)  
 
Schedule of special entry 
conditions  
 Host species  
Basic Entry Conditions  
PBI Specification:  
L2 (Basic)  
 
 
MPI propose a new schedule to 
manage P. noxius  on these 
hosts:  
Araucaria 
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Araucaria  • Adenanthera pavonina  
• Agathis robusta (syn.  A. palmerstonii ) 
• Albizia spp. (including A. lebbek ) 
• Aleurites fordii  
• Aleurites moluccana 
• Anacardium occidentale 
• Annona cherimola  
• Annona squamosa  
• Aralia elata  
• Araucaria spp. (including A. 
bidwillii, A. cunninghamii, A. 
heterophylla)  
• Averrhoa carambola  
• Azadirachta indica 
• Bauhinia spp. (including B. 
acuminata, B. purpurea, B. 
racemosa, B. variegata)  
• Boehmeria nivea 
• Bombax ceiba 
• Bougainvillea  spp. 
• Breynia nivosa 
• Broussonetia papyrifera  
• Calophyllum inophyllum  
• Cananga odorata  
• Cassia fistula  
• Cassia grandis  
• Cassia spp. 
• Casuarina equisetifolia  
• Casuarina spp. 
• Celtis sinensis  
• Codiaeum variegatum  • Delonix regia  
•  Elaeocarpus grandis (syn. E. 
serratus ) 
• Elaeocarpus sylvestris (syn. E. 
sylvestris var. ellipticus ) 
• Gardenia augusta (syn. G. 
jasminoides)  
• Grevillea robusta  
• Hibiscus rosa -sinensis  
• Hibiscus tiliaceus  
• Ilex rotunda  
• Lagerstroemia speciosa 
• Lagerstroemia subcostata  
• Leucaena leucocephala 
• Ligustrum japonicum  
• Liquidambar formosana  
• Melia azedarach  
• Morinda citrifolia  
• Nephelium lappaceum  
• Pachira aquatica (syn. P. 
macrocarpa ) 
• Piper nigrum  
• Pistacia chinensis  
• Podocarpus macrophyllus  
• Podocarpus macrophyllus  
• Rhaphiolepis  umbellata 
• Samanea saman  
• Schefflera actinophylla  
• Schefflera octophylla  
• Stenocarpus sinuatus  
• Tabebuia chrysantha  
• Terminalia catappa  
• Thevetia peruviana  
  
Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
Acacia  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Acacia  • Artemisia capillaris   
• Artemisia princeps   • Duranta repens   
• Nerium oleander   
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Schedule of special entry 
conditions  
 Host species  
Acrocomia  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Acrocomia  • Areca catechu  
• Areca triandra  
• Chrysalidocarpus lutescens   
 • Cocos nucifera  
• Elaeis guineensis  
• Roystonea regia  
Aesculus  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Aesculus  • Fraxinus griffithii (syn. F. formosana ) • Rhus succedanea   
Arbutus  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Arbutus  • Cinnamomum spp. (including  C. 
camphora, C. verum (syn.  C. 
zeylanicum )) 
• Michelia compressa  
 • Michelia figo  
• Osmanthus fragrans  
 
Camellia  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Camellia  • Camellia japonica   
Camellia sinensis  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Camellia sinensis  • Camellia sinensis  
 
Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
Cedrus  
PBI Specification:  
L3 see 155.02.06 under 
Cedrus  • Chamaecyparis formosensis   • Cupressus lusitanica  
Crataegus  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Crataegus  • Crataegus spp.  
Delphinium  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Delphinium  • Barleria cristata  • Erythrina spp. (including Erythrina 
variegata (syn. E. variegata var. 
orientalis )) 
Diospyros  
PBI Specification:  
L3 see 155.02.06 under 
Diospyros  • Diospyros spp. (including D. kaki ) 
 
Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this  schedule 
Eriobotrya  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Eriobotrya  • Eriobotrya japonica   
Eucalyptus  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Eucalyptus  • Eucalyptus spp. (including E. camaldulensis, E. citriodora, E. grandis, E. 
tessellaris )  
 Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
Eugenia  
PBI Specification:  
L2 and L3 see 155.02.06 
under Eugenia  • Syzygium samarangense   
Ficus  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 Ficus  • Ficus spp. (including  F. elastica, F. pumila (syn.  F. hanceana), F. 
microcarpa, F.obliqua, F. religiosa ) 
 Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
Hebe  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Hebe  • Albizia julibrissin  • Hibiscus schizopetalus  
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Schedule of special entry 
conditions  
 Host species  
Hydrangea  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Hydrangea  • Hydrangea chinensis  • Morus alba  (syn. M. australis ) 
Litchi  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Litchi  • Litchi chinensis  
 
Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this  schedule 
Mangifera  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Mangifera  • Mangifera indica   
Metrosideros  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Metrosideros  • Melaleuca leucadendra   
Nandina  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Nandina  • Nandina domestica  
 
Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
Planera  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Planera  • Zelkova serrata   
Populus  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Populus  • Populus spp.  
 Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
 
Rhododendron  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Rhododendron  • Rhododendron x  obtusum (syn. 
Rhododendron obtusum )  
Rosa  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Rosa  • Rosa spp.  
 Note: requirements will apply to all species imported under this schedule  
Salix  
PBI Specification:  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Salix  • Salix babylonica   
Ulmus  
PBI Specification:  
L3 see 155.02.06 under 
Ulmus   • Ulmus parvifolia   
 
  
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Table 2: Host species which can be  imported as nursery stock, not including whole plants  
At a minimum , ALL imported nursery stock must meet the Entry Conditions specified in Se ction 2.2 of the IHS . The table 
below identifies where additional entry requirements must be met for each species as identified in Section 3 ‘Schedule of 
Special Entry Conditions’ . 
Schedule of special entry 
conditions  Host species  Approved 
commodity types  Proposed change to 
schedule  
Artocarpus  
see 155.02.06 under 
Artocarpus  • Artocarpus altilis  
• Artocarpus heterophyllus  Plants in -vitro only  No specific measures will be 
required, as only tissue culture 
can be imported under this 
schedule.  
Citrus  (Fortunella and Poncirus ) 
L2,L3 see 155.02.06 under 
Citrus  • Citrus spp. (including  C. 
aurantiifolia, C. reticulata ) Cuttings (dormant 
only) ; 
Plants in -vitro Phellinus noxius is added to the 
pest list for Citrus . 
No specific measures will be 
required, as only cuttings and 
tissue culture can be imported 
under this schedule.  
 
Cycas  
L2 see 155.02.06 under 
Cycas • Cycas taiwaniana  Cuttings (dormant, 
including offsets );  
Plants in -vitro No specific measures will be 
required, as only cuttings and 
tissue culture can be imported 
under this schedule.  
Persea  
L3 see 155.02.06 under 
Persea  • Machilus thunbergii  
• Persea americana (syn P. 
gratissima ) Cuttings (dormant 
only); Plants in -vitro Phellinus noxius is added to the 
Pest List for Persea.  
No specific measures will be 
required, as only cuttings and 
tissue culture can be imported 
under this schedule.   
Prunus  
L2,L3 see 155.02.06 under 
Prunus  • Prunus campanulata  
• Prunus mume  
• Prunus persica Cuttings ;Plants in -
vitro Phellinus noxius is added to the 
Pest List for Prunus . 
No specific measures will be required, as only cuttings and 
tissue culture can be imported 
under this schedule.  
Vitis 
L2,L3  see 155.02.06 under 
Vitis • Vitis vinifera  Cuttings ;Plants in -
vitro Phellinus noxius is added to the 
pest list for Vitis. 
No specific measures will be required, as only cuttings and 
tissue culture can be imported 
under this schedule.  
  
  
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Table 3: Host species which cannot currently be imported into New Zealand as nursery stock 
The species listed in this table are known hosts of P. noxius ; however, they cannot currently be imported into New Zealand as 
nursery stock . 
 Host species  
Entry Prohibited   
 
  
• Euonymus japonicas  • Lantana camara  
Cannot be imported into New Zealand as nursery stock:  
Nursery Stock import specification on PBI ‘Require assessment’  
 Alstonia scholaris  
Bischofia javanica 
Cajanus cajan Calocedrus formosana 
Castanospermum australe 
Casuarina torulosa Cedrela odorata  (syn. C. mexicana)  
Ceiba pentandra Chorisia speciosa Coffea sp.; Coffea arabica; Coffea canephora 
Dalbergia sissoo Dimocarpus longan 
Firmiana simplex  
Flindersia brayleyana 
Hevea sp.; Hevea brasiliensis  • Ipomoea pes -caprae  
• Khaya nyasica 
• Kigelia pinnata 
• Manihot esculenta (syn. M. utilissima )  
• Murraya paniculata 
• Pinus spp.;  Pinus elliottii; Pinus thunbergii  
• Pongamia pinnata 
• Pterocarpus indicus  
• Pyrus pyrifolia  
• Sterculia foetida 
• Swietenia spp.;  Swietenia mahagonia 
• Taiwania cryptomerioides  
• Tectona grandis  
• Tephrosia sp.;  Tephrosia vogelii  
• Theobroma cacao  
Cannot be imported into New Zealand:  
Species not listed on PBI   Acacia aulacocarpa ; Acacia confusa ; Acacia mangium   
Actinodaphne pedicellata Annona montana 
Ardisia quinquegona; Ardisia sieboldii 
Barringtonia asiatica; Barringtonia samoensis  
Blepharocarya involucrigera 
Broussonetia kazinoki  
Calophyllum neoebudicum  
Canarium harveyi  
Castanospora alphandii  
Cerbera manghas  
Chlorophora excelsa Cinnam omum japonicum ; Cinnamomum kanehirai  
Clutia sp. 
Cola nitida  
Cordia aspera ; Cordia dichotoma 
Crescentia cujete Crossostylis biflora  
Crotalaria micans (syn. C. anagyroides)  
Cryptocarya concinna; Cryptocarya mackinnoniana 
Diospyros oldhamii; Diospyros samoensis; Diospyros 
vera (syn. D. ferrea  var. buxifolia)  
Dysoxylum samoense Elattostachys falcata 
Eucalyptus drepanophylla 
Ficus copiosa; Ficus pumila var. awkeotsang; Ficus 
septica; Ficus tinctoria ; Ficus virgata 
Flemingia macrophylla 
Flindersia pimenteliana; Flindersia schottiana 
Flueggea flexuosa 
Garcinia subelliptica Glochidion obovatum ; Glochidion ramiflorum  
Hedera australiana Heritiera spp. 
Hernandia nymphaefolia Inocarpus fagifer  
Intsia bijuga Jatropha integerrima  
Keteleeria davidiana var. formosana  
Kissodendron australianum  
Koelreuteria henryi  
Lactuca indica  
Lagerstroemia turbinata Lannea coromandelica Litsea glutinosa; Litsea hypophaea; Litsea japonica 
Macaranga harveyana; Macaranga stipulosa; 
Macaranga tanarius  
Machilus zuihoensis  
Maesa tenera Malaisia scandens  
Mallotus paniculatus  
Melicope merrilli  
Melodinus angustifolius  
Mitrephora froggattii  
Muntingia calabura 
Myristica fatua 
Neolitsea parvigemma 
Neonauclea forsteri  
Ochroma lagopus  
Palaquium formosanum  
Pinus caribaea var. hondurensis; Pinus merkusii  
Pipturus argenteus  
Planchonella grayana ; Planchonella samoensis  
Pometia pinnata 
Pygeum turneranum  
Rhus taitensis  
Saurauia oldhamii  
Spondias dulcis  
Sterculia nobilis  
Swietenia macrophylla Syzygium inophylloides  
Terminalia boivinii ; Terminalia richii  
Thespesia populnea  
Trema orientalis  
Urena lobata  
 
  
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Table 4: Countries where Phellinus noxius is recorded as present  
Region  Country   
Africa  Angola (CPC 2007)  
Benin (CPC 2007)  
Burkina (CPC 2007)  
Cameroon (CPC 2007)  
Central African Republic (CPC 2007)  
Cote d’Ivoire (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Democratic Republic of Congo (CPC 2007)  
Faso (CPC 2007)  
Gabon (CPC 2007)  Ghana (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Kenya (CPC 2007)  
Liberia ( Nandris et al.  1987)  
Nigeria (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Sierra Leone (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Tanzania (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Togo (CPC 2007)  
Uganda (CPC 2007)  
Asia Andaman Islands (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
China (Kai -Ming and Chee 1989)  
Islands of China (Ann et al.  2002)  
East Indies (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
India (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Indonesia (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Islands of Japan (Ann et al.  2002)  
Malay Peninsula (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
 Malaysia (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Myanmar (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Nicobar Islands (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Pakistan (CPC 2007)  
Philippines (CPC 2007)  
Singapore (CPC 2007)  
Sri Lanka (CPC 2007)  
Taiwan (Ann et al.  2002)  
Vietnam (CPC 2007)  
Central America & 
Caribbean  Brazil (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Costa Rica (CPC 2007))  
Cuba (Farr and Rossman 2010 ) 
 MPI does not accept the record of presence in 
Puerto Rico . A review of the fungal databases on that 
island did not contain any records of P. noxius 
(Ridley 2001).  
 
Oceania  American Samoa (Brooks 2002)  
Australia (NSW, Queensland) (CPC 2007)  
Fiji (Farr and  Rossman 2010)  
Mariana Islands (Hodges and Tenorio 1984)  
 New Guinea (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Papua New Guinea (Farr and Rossman 2010)  
Samoa ( Farr and Rossman 2010 ; Gibson 1979)  
Vanuatu (Gibson 1979)  
  
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Appendix 2: Proposed Measures in IHS 155.02.06  
A new section is proposed to be in incorporated within Section 2.2.1 Basic Conditions:  
2.2.1.13 Measures for Phellinus noxius . 
The measures in this section apply only to known host  plant s which can be imported as 
whole plants  and rooted cuttings  (as identified in Appendix 1, Table 1).  
 
2.2.1. 13 Measures for Phellinus noxius   
All whole plants  from all countries  (not cuttings, dormant bulbs or tissue culture) from 
species which are listed as hosts of P. noxius  in the followin g schedules  must meet the 
requirements of this section : 
• Acacia  
• Acrocomia  
• Aesculus  
• Araucaria  
• Arbutus  
• Camellia  
• Camellia sinensis  
• Cedrus  
• Crataegus  • Delphinium  
• Diospyros  
• Eriobotrya 
• Eucalyptus  
• Eugenia 
• Ficus  
• Hebe 
• Hydrangea  
• Litchi  • Mangifera  
• Metrosideros  
• Nandina 
• Planera  
• Populus  
• Rhododendron 
• Rosa  
• Salix  
• Ulmus  
 
The phytosanitary certificate must endorse  one of the following additional declaration s: 
 
a) “The plants were raised from seed/cuttings in soil -less rooting media in containers 
maintained our of contact with the soil”  
 
OR  
b) “The plants have been sourced from a “Pest free area” free from Phellinus noxius ”. 
 
Guidance:  
Countries where Phellinus noxius  is known to be present:  
• Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Cote d’Ivoire Democratic 
Republic of Congo, Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo, 
Uganda  
• Asia:  Andaman Islands, China, Islands of China, East Indies, India, Indonesia, Islands of Japan, 
Malay Peninsula, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nicobar Islands, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore,Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Vietnam  
• Central America & Caribbean:  Brazil, Co sta Rica, Cuba  
• Oceania:  American Samoa, Australia (NSW, Queensland), Fiji, Mariana Islands, New Guinea, 
Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Vanuatu  
MPI does not accept the record of presence in Puerto Rico. A review of the fungal databases on that island 
did not contain any records of P.  noxiu s (Ridley 2001).  
 
 
  
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Acacia  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Acacia ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  All  
 Quarantine Pests:  Ceratocystis fimbriata ; Phellinus noxius;  Phytophthora ramorum ; 
Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions:  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
 
A. For Whole Plants  
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note : Only a pplies to members of the Acacia  and Passiflora genera 
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
Note:  Only applies to the following species: Veronica spicata   
c. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
d. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note:  Only applies to the following species: Artemisia capillaris; Artemisia princeps; Duranta 
repens;  Nerium oleander ; and 
Note : Applies to all members of the Acacia  genus .  
 
 
 
B. For Cuttings  
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note : Only applies to members of the Acacia  and Passiflora genera 
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
Note:  Only applies to the following species: Veronica spicata   
c. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
 
 
C. For Plants in Tissue Culture from All Countries:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
 
  
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Acrocomia  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Acrocomia ”, and  are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  Australia, Hawaii, mainland USA  
 Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata, Lethal yellowing; cadang -cadang; Phellinus 
noxius ; Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions : Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
Height Limit : Plants must not exceed 1.5m in height  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note : Only applies to members of the Metroxylon  genus  
 
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note:  Only applies to the following species: Phoenix roebelenii  
 
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)   
Note:  Only applies to the following species: A reca catechu; Areca triandra; 
Chrysalidocarpus lutescens; Coco nucifera; Elaeis guineensis; Roystonea regia   
 
d. Additional Declaration : 
"Cadang cadang and lethal yellowing are not known to occur in _____  (the 
country or state where the plants were grown)  _____".  
 
  
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Aesculus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Aesculus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  All  
 Quarantine Pests:  Phellinus noxius;  Phytophthora ramorum ; Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions:  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants :  
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Conditions for  Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note: Only applies  to the following species: Fraxinus griffithii; Rhus succedanea  
B. For Cuttings :   
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Conditions for  Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for  Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
 
C. For Plants in Tissue Culture from All Countries:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see section 2.2.2.  
  
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Araucaria  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Araucaria”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries: All  
 
Quarantine Pests:  Phellinus noxius  
 
Entry Conditions:  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants :  
PEQ:  Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (Section 2.2.1. 13)   
     
B. For Cuttings : 
PEQ: Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
 
C. For Plants in Tissue Culture from All Countries:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Arbutus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Arbutus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries: All 
 Quarantine Pests:  Phellinus noxius; Phytophthora ramorum ; Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions:  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants :  
PEQ:  Level 2  
Minimum Period:   3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Magnolia grandiflora  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Applies to  all members of the Cinnamomum  genus; and 
Note:  Applies to the  following  species : Michelia compressa; Michelia figo; Osmanthus fragans .  
 
B. For Cuttings :   
PEQ:  Level 2  
Minimum Period:   3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum (section  2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Magnolia grandiflora  
 
C. For Plants in Tissue Culture from All Countries:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
 
  
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Camellia  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Camellia ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA.  
 Quarantine Pests : Phellinus noxius;  Phytophthora ramorum ; Tetranychus kanzawai  
 Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 A. For Whole Plants :  
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
Note : All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export.  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)   
 
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Camellia japonica  
c. Additional declaration:  
"The plants have been dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water".  
 
  
B. For Cuttings :   
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
Note : All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export.  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Additional declaration:  
"The plants have been dipped in prochloraz at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water".  
 
 C. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Camellia sinensis  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Camellia sinensis ”, and are additional to those specified in se ctions 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved 
Countries : Afghanistan  
Armenia  
Azerbaijan  
Bangladesh  
Bhutan  
Brunei  
Cambodia  
China  
Georgia  
India  
Indonesia  Iran  
Iraq  
Israel  
Japan  
Jordan  
Kazakstan  
Kuwait  
Kyrgyzstan  
Laos  
Lebanon  
Malaysia  Mongolia  
Myanmar  
Nepal  
North Korea  
Oman  
Pakistan  
Philippines  
Saudi Arabia  
Singapore  
South Korea  
Sri Lanka  Syria  
Taiwan  
Tajkistan  
Thailand  
Turkey  
Turkmenistan  
United Arab Emirates  
Uzbekistan  
Vietnam  
Yemen  
 
Quarantine Pests : Exobasidium vexans ; Phellinus noxius; Phloem necrosis ; Phytophthora 
ramorum ; Tetranychus kanzawai ; 
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
For Whole Plants   
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
 
For Tissue Culture : 
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
 
  
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Cedrus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Cedrus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  All  
 Quarantine Pests:  Bursaphelenchus spp.; Lophodermium  spp.; Phellinus noxius ; 
Uredinales   
 Entry Conditions:   
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period:  6 months  
 
a. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note:  Only applies to the following species : Chamaecyparis formosensis;  Cupressus lusitanica  
 B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2, but subject to 
examination at a MPI -registered laboratory at the importers expense, prior to release to the 
importer.  
  
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Crataegus 
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecuri ty 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Crataegus”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, 
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA.  
 Quarantine Pests:  Gymnosporangium clavipes ; Gymnosporangium globosum ; Phellinus 
noxius  
 Entry Conditions:   
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
 
OPTION 1  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period:  6 months  
 
a. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only a pplies to  members of the Crataegus  genus  
 
b. Additional declaration:  
"Gymnosporangium clavipes  and Gymnosporangium globosum  are not known to 
occur on _ (host species being imported)  _ in _  (the country or state in which the plants were grown)  _". 
 
c. Additional declaration:  
"The plants have been dipped in propiconazole at the rate of 0.5g a.i. per litre of water, prior to export".  
 
OPTION 2 
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only a pplies to members of the Crataegus  genus  
 
 B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2, but subject to 
examination at a MPI -registered laboratory at the importers expense, prior to release to the 
importer.  
  
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Delphinium  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Delphinium ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import  health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, 
Sweden, United Kingdom, USA.  
 Quarantine Pest s: Ceratocystis fimbriata ; Phellinus noxius ; Xylella fastidiosa ; 
Uredinales  
 
Entry Conditions:   
Basic;   with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A.  For Whole Plants : 
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note: Only applies to members of the Erythrina  genus  
 
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note: Only applies to  the following species:  Convolvulus arvensis; Crepis capillaris, Geranium 
dissectum, Myrica cerifera, Salvia mellifera, Senecio vulgaris  
 
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Applies to  all members of the Erythrina  genus; and  
Note:  Applies to the  following  species : Barleria cristata . 
 
d. Additional declaration:  
"Rust diseases of genus Coleosporium  and Cronatium  are not known to o ccur on 
_ (the host species being imported) _ in _ (the country in which the plants were grown)  _". 
 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures -  see Section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Diospyros  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Diospyros”, and are additional to those specified in sections  1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All  
 Quarantine Pests : Cephalosporium diospyri ; Phellinus noxius; Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
 A. For Whole Plants  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
 
B. For Tissue Culture : 
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
 
 
 
  
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Eriobotrya 
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Eriobotrya”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import  health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries :  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, 
Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom,  USA.  
 Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata ; Phellinus noxius; Pseudomonas syringae  pv. 
eriobotryae  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)  
 
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Eriobotrya japonica  
 
c. Additional declaration:  
"Pseudomonas syringae  pv. eriobotryae  is not known to occur in _  (the country or 
state where the plants were grown)  _". 
OR 
  "The plants were from a nursery that has been inspected for the presence of 
Pseudomonas syringae  pv. eriobotryae  and none has been detected".  
 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Eucalyptus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Eucalyptus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries:  All  
 Quarantine Pests:  Ceratocystis fimbriata , Puccinia psidii  sensu lato (s.l.) complex 
(including Uredo rangelii ); Chrysoporthe cubensis; Endothia havanensis; Mycosphaerella 
parva; Phellinus noxius; Phytophthora ramorum ; Xylella fastidiosa   
 Entry Conditions:   
Basic;   with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period:  6 months  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)  
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
c. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Eucalyptus globulus  
d. Conditions for Phellinus noxious (section 2.2.1.13)  
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
 
OPTION 1:  
a. Additional declaration:  
“Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii ) is not known to 
occur in      (the country of origin)  ”. 
OR 
“The tissue cultures in this consignment have been actively growing in the 
culture container for at least four weeks at temperatures between 15 – 23°C 
(59 – 73.4°F)”.  
 
b. The tissue cultures are subject to examination at a MPI -registered laboratory at the 
importer s expense, prior to release to the importer.  
 
OPTION 2:  
PEQ : Level 2 Tissue culture laboratory  
Minimum Period : 4 weeks  
a. The cultures containers are not to be opened during the quarantine period.  
 
 
  
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Eugenia  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants 
Biosecurity  Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 
155.02.06 under  Eugenia”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 
and 3 of the import health standard.  
 
UGENERAL CONDITIONS : 
  
Approved Countries:  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 
Greece,  Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, The Netherlands, Portugal, 
Spain,  Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.  
 
Quarantine Pests: Phellinus noxius; P uccinia psidii  sensu lato (s.l.) complex (including 
Uredo rangelii ); Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions:  Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A.  For Whole Plants:  
OPTION 1:  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (see section 2.2.1.1 2) 
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Syzygium samarangense   
c. Additional declaration:  
"Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii ) is not known to occur in B(the 
country of origin) B". 
 
OPTION 2:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (see section 2.2.1.1 2) 
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Syzygium samarangense   
 
B.  For Tissue Cultures:  
OPTION 1:  
a. Additional declaration:  
− “Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii )is not known to occur 
in B(the country of origin)  ”. 
OR 
− “The tissue cultures in this consignment have been  actively growing in the 
culture container for at least four weeks at temperatures between 15 – 23°C 
(59 – 73.4°F)”.  
OPTION 2:  
PEQ : Level 2 Tissue culture laboratory  
Minimum Period : 4 weeks  
a. The cultures containers are not to be opened during the quaranti ne period.  
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Ficus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants 
Biosecurity  Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 
155.02.06 under  Ficus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 
of the import health  standard.  
 
UGENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All  
 Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata ; Phellinus noxius;  Uredo ficina ; Xylella 
fastidiosa 
 
Entry Conditions: Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants :  
PEQ :  Level 2  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
Note: Nursery stock of Ficus microcarpa  must be free of flowers and fruit.   
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note: Only applies to  the following species:  Ficus carica  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note: Only applies to  the following species:  Ficus carica  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
d. Additional declaration:  
"Uredo ficina is not known to occur in _ (the country or state where the plants were  
grown) _". 
OR 
“The Ficus  spp. has been sourced from a pest free place of production, free 
from Uredo ficina”  
 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
PEQ :  Level 2  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note: Only applies to  the following species:  Ficus carica  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
Note: Only applies to  the following species:  Ficus carica  
c. Additional declaration:  
"Uredo ficina is not known to occur in _ (the country or state where the plants were  
grown) _". 
OR 
“The Ficus  spp. has been sourced from a pest free place of production, free 
from Uredo ficina”  
 
 
 
  
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Hebe  
Note:   The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity  
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Hebe ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries:  All  
 Quarantine Pests:  Phellinus noxius;  Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions:  
Basic; with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants  
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note:  Only applies to the following species: Albizia julibrissin, Hibiscus schizopetalus   
 
B. For Cuttings  
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
 
 
C. For Plants in Tissue Culture from All Countries:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Hydrangea  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Hydrangea”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries :  All  
 Quarantine Pests : Tetranychus kanzawai ; Phellinus noxius ; Xylella fastidiosa  
 Entry Conditions:   
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants :  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Hydrangea chinensis , Morus alba  
c. Additional declaration:   
"The plants  have been dipped prior to export in dicofol at the rate of 0.7g a.i. per 
litre of water".  
 
B. For Cuttings :  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12)  
b. Additional declaration:   
"The plants have been dipped prior to export in dicofol at the rate of 0.7g a.i. per 
litre of water".  
 
C. For Plants in Tissue Culture from All Countries:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
  
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Litchi  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Litchi”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries :  Australia  
 Quarantine Pests : Aceria litchii; Phellinus noxius;  Xyloryctidae (Lepidoptera)  
 
Entry Conditions:   
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
b. Additional declaration:   
"The plants were grown on a nursery that has been inspected for the presence of 
Aceria litchii and members of the Xyloryctidae and none were found ”. 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2  
 
  
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Mangifera  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Mangifera”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries :  Australia, India, Pakistan, Mexico, Philippines  
 Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata ; Phellinus noxius;  Xanthomonas campestris  pv. 
mangiferae -indicae  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following  species : Mangifera indica 
c. Additional declaration:  
  "Xanthomonas campestris  pv. mangiferae -indicae  is not known to occur in 
_____ (the country or state where the plants were grown)  _____".  
OR 
"The plants were inspected during the growing season and no Xanthomonas 
campestris pv. mangiferae -indicae  was detected".  
 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)  
b. Additional declaration:  
  "Xanthomonas campestris  pv. mangiferae -indicae  is not known to occur in 
_____ (the country or state where the plants were grown)  _____".  
OR 
"The plants were inspected during the growing season and no Xanthomonas 
campestris pv. mangiferae -indicae  was detected".  
 
  
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Metrosideros  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Metrosideros”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
impo rt health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All  
 
Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata ; Phellinus noxius ; Puccinia psidii  sensu lato 
(s.l.) complex (including Uredo rangelii ); Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
 A. For Whole Plants:  
 
OPTION 1:  
PEQ : Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note: Only applies to members of the  Metrosideros and Pimenta genera  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12 ) 
Note: Only applies to  the following species: Metrosideros excelsea, Metrosideros kermadecensis, 
Myrtus communis  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1. 13) 
Note: Only applies to  the following species: Melaleuca leucadendra  
d. Additional declaration:  
" Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii ) is not known to occur 
in B(the country of origin) B". 
 
OPTION 2:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)  
Note: Only applies to members of the  Metrosideros and Pimenta genera  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa  (section 2.2.1.12 ) 
Note: Only applies to  the following species: Metrosideros excelsea, Metrosideros kermadecensis, 
Myrtus communis  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1. 13) 
Note: Only applies to  the following species: Melaleuca leucadendra  
  
B.  For Tissue Cultures:  
 
OPTION 1:  
a. Additional declaration:  
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“Puccinia psidii  s.l. complex (including Uredo rangelii ) is not known to occur 
in B(the country of origin)  ”. 
OR 
“The tissue cultures in this consignment have been actively growing in the 
culture container for at least four weeks at temperatures between 15 – 23°C 
(59 – 73.4°F)”.  
 
OPTION 2:  
PEQ : Level 2 Tissue culture laboratory  
Minimum Period : 4 weeks  
a. The cultures containers are not to be opened during the quarantine period.  
 
  
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Nandina  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Nandina”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries: All 
 Quarantine Pests:  Alternanthera mosaic virus ; Phellinus noxius;  Plantago asiatica 
mosaic virus  (synonym Nandina mosaic virus ); Xylella fastidiosa  
 Entry Conditions:   
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ:  Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
b. Conditions for  Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
c. Additional declaration:  
"Alternanthera mosaic virus and Plantago asiatica mosaic virus  are not known to 
occur in _____ 
(the country or state where the plants were grown)  _____".  
   
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
PEQ:  Level 2  
Minimum Period:  3 months  
a. Additional declaration:  
 "The cultures have been derived from parent stock tested and found free of  
 Alternanthera mosaic virus  and Plantago asiatica mosaic virus  ". 
 
  
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Planera  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Planera”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries :  All  
 Quarantine Pests : Elm mosaic virus, Elm phloem necrosis; Phellinus noxius  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level  3 
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Zelkova serrata  
 
For Tissue Cultures:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
  
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Populus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Populus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, 
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom , USA 
 Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata, Marssonina spp.; Phellinus noxius ; 
Phytophthora ramorum ; Uredinales; virus diseases ; Xylella fastidiosa   
 
Entry Conditions : Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
 A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
 
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata  (section 2.2.1.8)
 
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
c. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
d. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2, but subject to 
examination at a MPI -registered laboratory at the importers expense, prior to release to the 
importer.  
   
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Rhododendron  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Rhododendron”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the 
import health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries:  All  
 Quarantine Pests:  Microsphaera spp.; Ovulinia azaleae ; Phellinus noxius; Phytophthora 
ramorum ; Uredinales  
 
Entry Conditions:   
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants : 
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period: 3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to the following species : Rhododendron xobtusum  
c. Measures for Microsphaera spp. and rust diseases:  
i. Additional declaration:  
"Microsphaera spp., and the following rust diseases are not known to occur 
on Rhododendron spp. in _ (the country or state where the plants were grown)  _". 
Note : Applies  to the following rust diseases : Aecidium rhododendri ; Aecidium 
sinorhododendri ; Chrysomyxa ledi; Chrysomyxa ledicola; Chrysomyxa dieteli ; Chrysomyxa 
expansa; Chrysomyxa himalensis ; Chrysomyxa komarovii ; Chrysomyxa piperiana; 
Chrysomyxa roanensis ; Chrysomyxa succinea ; Chrysomyxa taghishae; Puccinia 
rhododendri ; Pucciniastrum vaccinii   
OR 
ii. All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export;   
and  
On arrival in New Zealand the plant material is to be treated, under the 
supervision of an Inspecto r, at a MPI -registered transitional facility by 
dipping in Benomyl, Carbendazim or Thiophanate methyl [choose one] at a rate of 250mg a.i. per litre.  
 B. For Cuttings : 
PEQ:   Level 2  
Minimum Period: 3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Measures for Microsphaera spp. and rust diseases:  
i. Additional declaration:  
"Microsphaera spp., and the following rust diseases are not known to occur 
on Rhododendron spp. in _ 
(the country or state where the plants were grown)  _". 
Note : Applies  to the following rust diseases : Aecidium rhododendri ; Aecidium 
sinorhododendri ; Chrysomyxa ledi; Chrysomyxa ledicola; Chrysomyxa dieteli ; Chrysomyxa 
expansa; Chrysomyxa himalensis ; Chrysomyxa komarovii ; Chrysomyxa piperiana; 
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Chrysomyxa roanensis ; Chrysomyxa succinea ; Chrysomyxa taghishae; Puccinia 
rhododendri ; Pucciniastrum vaccinii   
OR 
ii. All visible flower buds are to be removed prior to export;   
and  
On arrival in New Zealand the plant material is to be treated, under the 
supervision of an Inspector, at a MPI -registered transitional facility by 
dipping in Benomyl, Carbendazim or Thiophanate methyl [choose one] at a rate of 250mg a.i. per litre.  
   
C. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Rosa 
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Rosa ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard. These conditions do not apply to Rosa gymnocarpa, for which there 
is currently no import health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 Approved Countries : Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, 
Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.  
 Quarantine Pests : Phellinus noxius ; Uredinales ; Xylella fastidiosa  
 
Entry Conditions : Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ :  Level 2  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
b. Conditions for Phellinus noxius (section 2.2.1.13)  
c. Additional declaration:  
"The plants have been dipped in propiconazole at the rate of 5g a.i. per 10 litres of water".  
 
B. For Cuttings (dormant):  
PEQ :  Level 1  
Minimum Period : 6 months  
a. Additional declaration:  
"The plants have been sourced from a “Pest free area”, free from Xylella fastidiosa ". 
 
C. For Tissue Cultures:   
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2.  
 
  
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Salix  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Salix ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All  
 Quarantine Pests : Erwinia salicis , Melampsora spp., Phellinus noxius;  Phytophthora 
ramorum ; Xylella fastidiosa   
 
Entry Conditions : Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A. For Whole Plants:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
a. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
b. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2.1.12)  
c. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
Note : Only applies to  the following species : Salix babylonica 
 
B. For Tissue Cultures:  
As for Standard Entry Conditions for Tissue Cultures  - see Section 2.2.2, but subject to 
examination at a MPI -registered laboratory at the importers expense, prior to release to the 
importer.  
 
  
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Ulmus  
Note:  The entry conditions in this schedule only apply to species in the Plants Biosecurity 
Index listed under Import Specifications for Nursery Stock as “see 155.02.06 under 
Ulmus ”, and are additional to those specified in sections 1, 2 and 3 of the import 
health standard.  
 
GENERAL CONDITIONS:  
 
Approved Countries :  All  
 Quarantine Pests : Ceratocystis fimbriata, Elm mosaic virus, Elm phloem necrosis; 
Phellinus noxius; Phytophthora ramorum;  Xylella fastidiosa;  
 
Entry Conditions :  
Basic;  with variations and additional conditions as specified below:  
 
A.  Whole Plants  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
a. Conditions for Ceratocystis fimbriata (section 2.2.1.8)  
b. Conditions for Phytophthora ramorum  (section 2.2.1.11)  
c. Conditions for Xylella fastidiosa (section 2.2 .1.12)  
d. Conditions for Phellinus noxius  (section 2.2.1.13)  
 Note : Only applies to  the following species : Ulmus parvifolia  
B.  Tissue Cultures:  
PEQ : Level 3  
Minimum Period : 3 months  
  
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