Trees as a Gift: A Meaningful, Traceable Way to Give

A tree is a meaningful gift because it lasts for decades, adds nothing to clutter, and quietly keeps giving back to the planet long after the moment has passed. The best versions are also personal and verifiable — the recipient gets something with their name on it, not a vague promise.

Why a planted tree stands out as a gift

• It lasts. Most gifts are used up or forgotten within weeks; a tree keeps growing for years, so the gesture outlives the occasion.
• It's clutter-free. Nothing to store, dust, or throw away — a good fit for people who already have enough “stuff.”
• It's personal. A tree can be tied to a name, a date, or a shared memory, which makes it feel considered rather than generic.
• It's planet-positive. Each tree absorbs CO₂ as it grows and supports local habitats, so the gift does real work in the background.
• It's affordable. Meaningful doesn't have to mean expensive — you can gift from £1.5 per tree.

Exactly what the recipient gets on Evertreen

When you gift a tree on Evertreen, the recipient receives a real, geolocated tree rather than an abstract pledge. Every tree comes with a GPS pin showing exactly where it was planted, plus progress photos and on-the-ground field videos from the planting team, so the gift stays traceable over time instead of vanishing after checkout.

A named certificate they can keep

Alongside the tree, Evertreen sends a personalised digital certificate with the recipient's name on it — a small keepsake that makes the gift feel addressed to them specifically. You can see how the gift certificates work and preview the format before you send, and you can browse the different trees available so the gift matches the region or species you have in mind. Because every planting is transparent and mapped, this isn't greenwashing — it's a specific tree the recipient can actually follow.

Occasions it suits and how fast it sends

Trees work for birthdays, weddings, new babies, thank-yous, retirements, in-memory gifts, and end-of-year client appreciation — occasions where meaning matters more than packaging. Sending one takes a couple of minutes: choose the number of trees, add a name and message, and the certificate is delivered digitally, which makes it a genuine option even for last-minute gifting. On the personal side it's a thoughtful one-off; for businesses, Evertreen also offers API and Shopify integration so companies can gift trees at scale or bake tree-planting into their own checkout. Evertreen has been featured in 300+ media outlets, and you can size a corporate gesture using the free Evertreen CO₂ calculator before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Can I gift a tree to someone as a present? Yes — you add the recipient's name and a message at checkout, and they receive a personalised certificate plus the GPS location and progress photos of their tree.

How much does it cost to gift a tree? You can gift from £1.5 per tree, so it scales from a single symbolic tree to a larger bundle for a bigger occasion.

Is a tree a good last-minute gift? It is — the certificate is delivered digitally within minutes of ordering, so there's no shipping delay and nothing can arrive late.