If you choose a printed card or certificate, your item will ship the next business day and will typically arrive within 3-7 days via First-Class U.S. Mail. If you select a digital certificate, it will be emailed to you immediately.

Yes. You can personalize your tree dedication by adding the honoree’s name, the giver’s name, and include a short message for celebration gifts. You will see a preview which you can approve before it is delivered.

No. Exact planting locations are not provided because commemorative trees are planted in large‑scale reforestation projects and often in remote or hazardous areas.

No. There are no plaques or signs placed by individual trees. Your dedication is documented in the Arbor Day Foundation’s online tree registry to preserve the natural landscape.

Most commemorative tree plantings are tax‑deductible. However, tax laws vary from state to state, so please consult a tax professional familiar with your area’s regulations.

Every commemorative tree contributes to cleaner air, improved wildlife habitat, water restoration, carbon reduction, and long‑term forest health. By planting in our selected forests, you are helping heal ecosystems damaged by natural disasters and environmental stressors.

Yes. Businesses and organizations can plant trees in memory of employees, clients, or community groups. You may add multiple honoree names or contact us for custom corporate memorial options.

You may select one of our featured forests or choose to plant in a forest of greatest need. The Arbor Day Foundation works with national and regional planting partners to identify forests with the highest ecological need using satellite mapping and environmental data.

Every reforestation project plants native species selected by local forestry experts. Species vary by location to support biodiversity, climate resilience, and long‑term forest health.

Trees are planted during the optimal planting season for each forest (typically spring or fall) when soil and weather conditions support successful growth. Because trees are planted as part of larger reforestation efforts, they may not be planted immediately after a donation is made. Instead, they are planted according to project timelines to help ensure the greatest long-term impact.

The Arbor Day Foundation maintains an online tree registry that records the locations of more than 30 million commemorative trees we’ve planted, and new trees are added regularly. All trees are planted by professional crews and overseen by trained foresters to ensure proper planting and long‑term survival.

The Arbor Day Foundation is one of the world’s largest nonprofit tree‑planting organizations, with more than 50 years of reforestation experience. Our commemorative trees are planted only in vetted forests of need, ensuring every dedication contributes to high‑impact restoration guided by science, data, and local expertise.

We use GIS mapping, satellite analysis, and field assessments to identify forests facing critical ecological challenges, including wildfire burn scars, insect damage, disease outbreaks, and climate‑related stress. We also reference data from our forest priority index, which is a formula that takes into account factors like impact on climate, biodiversity improvement potential, and benefits to indigenous and community land. These data‑driven decisions ensure each dedication creates measurable environmental benefit.

Yes. Trees are planted by professional crews using site‑appropriate native species selected for long‑term ecological success. Plantings are designed for natural forest regeneration, ensuring your dedication supports ecosystem recovery for decades.

The Arbor Day Foundation has planted more than 30 million commemorative trees in memory and celebration, contributing to large‑scale forest restoration across the United States.

You can share your printed or digital certificate, which includes the honoree’s name and the forest where the trees will grow. Many people choose to include a personal message about why planting trees is a meaningful tribute to life, love, or memory.

We collaborate with trusted partners such as the U.S. Forest Service, state forestry agencies, conservation nonprofits, and local land managers. Partners are evaluated based on expertise, environmental track record, and ability to steward long‑term forest health.