• Plant A Tree In Celebration

    Honor a birthday or other life milestone by planting a majestic tree.
    A memorable and sustainable gift to the honoree and to the world.

    Order My Celebration Tree Now

  • Plant A Tree In Celebration

    Honor a birthday or other life milestone by planting a majestic tree.
    A memorable and sustainable gift to the honoree and to the world.

    Order My Memorial Tree Now

Plant a Tree in United States National Forests and Forests Worldwide to Honor the People and Moments That Matter Most

This meaningful celebration tree gift connects people, nature, and the planet in a lasting way. Since 2013, The Gifted Tree has helped plant over a hundred and fifty thousand trees, creating positive environmental impact and supporting healthy forest land for years to come. Every tree planted through our program is carefully chosen and tended by trusted nonprofit partners, ensuring your gift makes a real and measurable difference. Whether you’re celebrating a loved one or honoring a milestone, a tree planted in a National Forest is a tribute that will grow and thrive for generations.

Celebrate Life’s Most Meaningful Moments With a Tree Planted in a National Forest

Looking for a gift that goes beyond the ordinary? Our celebration trees are a thoughtful gift for a wide variety of milestones and life events, including:

Birthdays

A tree planted in their honor is a birthday gift that keeps growing long after the candles are blown out. It’s a meaningful way to mark another year of life with something that gives back to the planet and lasts a lifetime.

Weddings

Celebrate a couple’s new beginning with a living tribute that grows alongside their love. A wedding tree planted in a National Forest is a unique and eco-conscious alternative to traditional gifts that the couple will treasure for years.

Anniversaries

Mark years of love and commitment with a gift rooted in nature and lasting impact. A celebration tree is a beautiful reminder of how far a relationship has grown, planted in a forest that will thrive for decades to come.

New Baby

Welcome a new life into the world by planting a tree that will grow up right alongside them. It’s a heartwarming and planet-friendly way to celebrate the arrival of someone who will one day inherit the world we leave behind.

Retirement

Honor a lifetime of hard work and dedication with a gift that stands tall in nature. A retirement tree is a meaningful symbol of the lasting legacy your honoree leaves behind, planted in forests across the United States and beyond.

Graduation

Celebrate the start of a new chapter with a tree that represents growth, resilience, and a bright future. A graduation tree is a thoughtful tribute to all the hard work it took to reach this milestone.

Teacher and Employee Recognition

Show appreciation for the people who show up every day with a gift rooted in purpose and meaning. A tree planted in their honor is a lasting thank-you that recognizes their contribution while giving back to the environment.

A Gift That Grows With Meaning

Give your friends and family members something truly special for their next milestone event—plant a celebration tree in their honor.  A gift tree is a celebration gift that creates a lasting legacy and also aids in the reforestation of areas ravaged by forest fire or climate change. Our celebration gift trees are also popular for giving to outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners, travelers, and people who are passionate about the environment and sustainability. Have someone in your life who’s hard to shop for? The Gifted Tree is an ideal solution that’s sure to be appreciated by any person who seems to already have everything they need. 

What is a Celebration Tree?

A celebration tree is a sapling tree (one to two feet in height) that will be planted in the forest location of your choosing by one of our trusted nonprofit planting partners. Unlike traditional gifts, a physical tree is not mailed. Instead, your recipient receives a personalized card announcing the tree planting donation, complete with a custom certificate. We plant trees in United States national forests and across more than 40 countries, helping rebuild community, protect wildlife, and restore natural beauty.

Our Beautiful Handcrafted Tribute Cards Announce The Planting

You select one of our beautiful, unique tribute cards or animated eCards, tell us how many trees to plant and where to plant them, and then add your personalized message. We’ll hand-create the tribute (with the tree planting certificate) and send it to the recipient, announcing that trees have been planted. We even have a long list of occasion-specific message suggestions to write on the certificate if you get writer’s cramp.

A Tree is Planted and a Special Keepsake Gift is Created

Our planting partners will select the best species of tree to plant, choose the optimal time to plant it, and manage its care. The honoree will receive your stunning, personalized tribute announcing the tree planting gift. Besides the tree planting certificate, the tribute packet includes info on how they can virtually visit the general area of the planting as well as a butterfly shaped seed tag with the inscription “Plant Me”. These handmade paper butterflies are embedded with wildflower seeds that will sprout and flower (instructions included) at their home.

How to Plant a Celebration Tree: 3 Simple Steps

Giving a celebration tree is one of the most meaningful and lasting gifts you can offer the people you love. Each step is simple and personal, so you can create a tribute that truly reflects the person you’re honoring. From choosing your design to writing your message, the entire process takes just a few minutes.

Step 1: Choose Your Tribute Card Design

Select from our collection of beautiful, unique handcrafted tribute card designs, each created to make your gift feel special and personal. With so many stunning options to choose from, you’re sure to find a design that perfectly captures the spirit of your celebration. Price includes the planting of one tree, with multiple options available depending on the order page.

Premium Sympathy Card
24.95

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The Gifted Tree handmade seed paper tree planting certificate

Handmade Seed Paper Card
29.95

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3-D Pop-Up Card tree planting certificate

3-D Pop-Up Cards
39.95

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The Gifted Tree's Original artwork gift tree planting certificate

Framed Original Artwork Certificate
44.95

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Lucite Acrylic Framed Handmade Paper Tree Planting Certificate

Lucite Framed Handmade Paper Certificate
69.95

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Celebration Digital eCard "Celebrating You"

Premium Animated
Digital e-Card
19.95

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Step 2: Select Your Number of Trees and Planting Location

Choose how many trees you’d like to plant and select the location that is most meaningful to your honoree, or allow us to direct your gift where trees are most needed right now. Each location supports a unique ecosystem, so your choice helps direct resources to forests that can benefit most from new growth. We work with trusted nonprofit planting partners in more than 40 countries on six continents.

The Gifted Tree's Planting Location options in the United States and Canada
The Gifted Tree's Planting Location options in Europe
The Gifted Tree's Planting Location options in the Amazon Rain Forest and Latin America
The Gifted Tree's Planting Location options in Africa
The Gifted Tree's Planting Location options in Asia and Australia

Step 3: Add Your Personal Message

Struggling to find the rights words?  

A heartfelt personal message turns a beautiful gift into an unforgettable one. Take a moment to share what this person means to you, and we’ll include your words on the tribute card sent directly to them. Your words make the gift truly one of a kind, turning a tree planting into a deeply personal tribute the recipient will always remember.

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Here’s What Customers Say About The Gifted Tree …

“I am so taken by this beautiful gift. It is the pinnacle.”

“The tributes are stunning. Everybody who receives them loves them. What you do is amazing.”

“I received my card yesterday and I am SOO pleased. It is such a beautiful tribute and so beautifully packaged. I will purchase again for sure.”

“Thank you so much. This is truly one of the nicest things anyone has ever done for us.”

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Frequently Asked Questions About Celebration Trees

A celebration tree is a real tree planted in a United States National Forest or forest worldwide in honor of a person or milestone. When you place your order, The Gifted Tree coordinates with trusted nonprofit planting partners to plant your tree and sends a personalized tribute card to your honoree announcing the planting.

Celebration trees are planted in National Forests and reforestation sites across the United States as well as locations around the world, including Europe, the Amazon Rain Forest, Africa, and Asia and Australia. You can choose the planting region that feels most meaningful, or let us select a location where trees are currently most needed.

Trees are planted during the appropriate planting season for the chosen region, which ensures the best chance of survival and long-term growth. You will receive a planting certificate confirming the details of your tree, and the tribute card can be sent immediately so your honoree knows a tree is being planted in their honor.

Yes, a tree planted in memory of someone is one of the most meaningful and lasting tributes you can give to a grieving family. It transforms loss into living legacy, providing comfort in knowing that something beautiful and enduring is growing in honor of the person who passed.

Absolutely. Celebration trees are a popular choice for corporate gifting, employee recognition, and group milestones like retirements and graduations. Volume planting options are available, and each recipient receives their own personalized tribute card, making it easy to honor an entire team in a meaningful and sustainable way.

Questions?

Check out our FAQ section which provides answers to many of your unanswered questions, or check out seven reasons we are different and better.

Or

Feel free to contact us. We even have a toll-free phone number (800-984-2101) so that you can talk to a live person to get your questions answered or to take your order over the phone.