Tree-Planting Gift Certificates, Explained

A tree-planting gift certificate is a personalised, named certificate that confirms one or more real trees have been planted in someone's honour, along with the details needed to follow those trees over time. Unlike a plastic voucher, it isn't redeemed for a product — the gift is the tree itself, already in the ground and growing.

What the recipient actually receives

• A named certificate. A digital certificate carrying the recipient's name, the number of trees and the occasion, ready to send or print.
• The tree's location. A GPS pin showing exactly where the tree was planted, so the gift is tied to a real place rather than a vague promise.
• Species and project details. The tree species and the planting project it belongs to, including who tends it on the ground.
• Ongoing updates. Progress photos and field videos from the planting team as the trees establish, so the recipient sees the impact continue after the card is opened.

How to send one in a few minutes

Sending is straightforward: choose the number of trees, add the recipient's name and a short message, pick a delivery date, and the certificate is generated for you. You can send it by email on a birthday or holiday, or download it to slip inside a physical card. The full step-by-step sits on our gift certificates page, and you can start the process directly from the gift a tree flow whenever you're ready.

Why it beats a generic gift card

A plastic voucher adds clutter and often expires unused; a tree-planting certificate leaves nothing to throw away and creates a lasting, measurable outcome instead. Because every Evertreen tree is geolocated and traceable — a GPS pin plus progress photos and on-the-ground team videos — the recipient can verify the impact is real rather than taking it on trust. You can gift a single tree from £1.5 or plant a whole small forest, keep it personal, or brand it for a company using our trees and, if you need scale, our API and Shopify integration. Evertreen's work has been featured in 300+ media outlets, and if you want to size a gift to a specific footprint, the free Evertreen CO₂ calculator can help.

Frequently asked questions

Can I personalise the certificate with a name and message? Yes — each certificate carries the recipient's name, the number of trees and a short personal message you write during checkout.

How does the recipient know the trees are real? Every tree comes with a GPS location, species and project details, plus progress photos and field videos from the planting team, so the impact is fully traceable.

How many trees can I gift, and what does it cost? You can gift anything from a single tree, starting at £1.5 per tree, up to a whole forest for a personal or corporate gift.