Plant a Tree for a New Baby: A Gift That Grows With Them

Planting a tree for a new baby is a gift that literally grows with the child – a living keepsake tied to the exact year they were born. Rather than another outfit they outgrow in weeks, a newborn tree gift marks the arrival with something rooted, personal and quietly good for the planet the child will grow up to inherit. It's a present that keeps its meaning long after the balloons have deflated and the cards have been put away.

Why a tree beats disposable newborn gifts

• It lasts. Babygrows and toys are outgrown within months; a tree can stand for generations, growing taller with every year the child does.
• It's personal. A named certificate carries the baby's name and birth year, turning a simple gesture into a keepsake the parents actually keep.
• It's planet-positive. Every tree absorbs CO₂ as it matures and supports the reforestation project where it's planted – a small contribution to the world the child inherits.
• It's clutter-free. New parents rarely need another blanket, so a tree adds meaning without adding to the pile of things to store.
• It's affordable. You can gift a tree from £1.5, which means a heartfelt, lasting present needn't stretch the budget.

What the parents actually receive

Every newborn tree gift arrives with a personalised certificate showing the baby's name and birth year – a small, printable memento parents can frame for the nursery. Alongside it comes the tree itself: a real sapling planted in a reforestation project, not a symbolic gesture on paper. Each tree you plant through Evertreen is given its own GPS location, so the family knows exactly where in the world their tree stands from the very first day.

A keepsake that grows with them

What makes this gift quietly special is that it doesn't end up in a drawer – it grows. Because each tree carries a real geolocated GPS pin and receives progress photos over the years, the family can return to the very same tree as the child gets older, watching it thicken and rise season after season. When the little one is old enough, parents can show them their tree and the point on the map where it first took root. To send one, you simply gift a tree in a few clicks, add the parents' names and a short message, and the certificate is delivered by email.

The occasions a newborn tree suits

A tree fits almost every early milestone. It makes a heartfelt birth announcement, a meaningful present for a christening or naming day, a keepsake for a first birthday, or a lovely group gift at a baby shower where friends can plant a small grove together. Prices start from £1.5 per tree, so you can give a single sapling or a whole cluster, and the gift certificate options let you tailor the design and wording so it feels made especially for that family.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to plant a tree for a new baby? Trees start from £1.5 each, so you can give a single tree or a small grove depending on your budget, with no ongoing cost afterwards.

Can the parents see where the tree is planted? Yes – every tree has its own GPS location and progress photos, so the family can find it on a map and follow its growth over the years.

Does the certificate include the baby's name? Yes. Each certificate is personalised with the baby's name and birth year, making it a keepsake parents can print, frame or simply keep.