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Real Mini Christmas Tree | Small Evergreen Sapling
A real mini Christmas tree is a thoughtful choice when you want to give someone something more personal than another stocking stuffer, gift card, or seasonal decoration. This 12–18 inch living evergreen arrives in a white linen or burlap bag, tied with a red ribbon and your choice of holiday gift tag. It’s ready to enjoy outside through the holidays and then plant so it can keep growing.
This is our classic Little Sap, and its small size makes it easy to send and easy to find a place for. It’s a natural fit for the teacher who made a difference this year, a friend in a first apartment, a family member who lives across the country, or someone who simply appreciates a gift that feels a little more thoughtful.
A Real Mini Christmas Tree With Room to Grow
The charm of this tree is that it doesn’t have to stay small forever. Set it outside for the holidays, then move it into a larger pot or plant it in the ground when the time is right. The tree becomes part of the recipient’s home and, eventually, part of their landscape.
That’s what makes a Little Sap different from traditional holiday decor. The season ends, but the gift doesn’t.
Who Is This Mini Real Christmas Tree For?
Sometimes the hardest people to shop for are the ones who don’t need more things.
A small Christmas tree works especially well when you want to give:
A teacher a meaningful thank-you
A friend something thoughtful and unexpected
A family member far away a gift that can remind them of you
A nature lover something living to care for
Someone in a smaller home or apartment a gift that doesn’t require much space
If you’re looking to buy a small Christmas tree that feels personal without being over-the-top, this is a simple place to start.
A Christmas Tree That Lives Outside
Little Saps are evergreen trees and cannot survive indoors. This real mini Christmas tree needs to live outside, where it can get fresh air and sunlight.
A front step, porch table, balcony, or garden can all make a good temporary home. After the holidays, it can be planted or moved into a larger outdoor container as it grows.
Mini Christmas Tree Delivery, Made Simple
Choose your container, select a holiday gift tag, and add your personal message to the keepsake card. Our team then selects an evergreen suited to the recipient’s growing region, packages it carefully, and sends it on its way.
We currently ship within the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Orders usually arrive within 2–5 business days, depending on the destination. The final date to order trees before Christmas is Monday, December 21, 2026.
Every tree includes planting and care instructions and is backed by the Little Saps Promise. If your tree isn’t doing well within 30 days of arrival, send us a note and photo and we’ll help, including a replacement if it isn’t taking root.
What’s Included with Your Holiday Gift Tree
Every Little Saps Small Holiday Sapling includes:
A live evergreen tree selected for the recipient’s growing region
Your choice of burlap or linen sack tied with a festive red bow
A holiday gift tag that says “Merry & Bright”
A keepsake card featuring your personal message
Tree variety information and care instructions
Your gift tree is carefully packaged in our Little Saps boxes to help ensure it arrives healthy, protected, and ready for its new home.
Tree Variety
Little Saps are living evergreen trees selected to grow outdoors. Because different tree varieties thrive in different climates, our tree experts choose a variety suited to the recipient’s growing region. This gives each Little Sap the best opportunity to grow and thrive in its new home.
Learn more about the tree varieties we offer.
Shipping & Delivery
We currently ship within the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii. Due to agricultural restrictions, we are unable to ship to Canada or international addresses.
Because your anniversary tree is a living gift, we carefully package each order for shipping. If you have questions about delivery timing or are trying to have your tree arrive near a specific anniversary date, please visit our Shipping page for additional information.
Holiday Gift Tag & Keepsake Card
Every Holiday Gift Tree includes a gift tag that says “Merry & Bright” and a keepsake card. After you click Add to Cart, you will be prompted to write a personal message for the keepsake card included with the tree.
Your message can be as simple as “Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays” or you can express wishes for all that is still ahead.
Tree Planting Basics for the Recipient
Little Saps are evergreen trees and cannot survive indoors. They need an outdoor home after arrival, either planted directly in the ground or kept outdoors in an appropriate container with proper drainage.
If the tree is placed in a container, we recommend a well-draining soil mix:
Half potting soil, ideally with slow-release fertilizer
Half pine bark mulch
Fresh air, sunlight, water, and seasonal changes are all essential to healthy growth.
Caring for a Holiday Tree as It Grows
A living holiday tree is meant to be enjoyed long after the season ends. Some evergreens naturally bronze during winter before returning to bright green in spring. Soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and young trees may need additional protection during extreme weather.
As the tree grows, it may eventually need a larger planter or a permanent home in the landscape. Care instructions are included with every Little Sap so the recipient can feel confident caring for their tree through the seasons.
Contact Us
Having trouble checking out? Email us at growwithus@littlesaps.com and we’ll take care of your order.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We ship to all U.S. states except Hawaii and Alaska. We do not ship to Canada or any international addresses due to agricultural restrictions.
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Orders are packed and shipped on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Most gifts arrive in 2 to 5 business days with standard shipping. Rush service by UPS Second Day Air usually arrives in 1 to 2 days. Tracking is provided.
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Every Little Saps gift includes two meaningful ways to personalize your tree for the occasion:
An occasion-specific gift tag: Choose from a curated selection of tags with pre-printed messages to mark life milestones like memorials, sympathy, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, housewarmings, birthdays, thank-you gifts, or “just because.”
A personalized keepsake card: You can write a personal message to your recipient, and we’ll print it exactly as you’ve written it on a keepsake card that’s enclosed with the tree.
Together, these details help turn a simple sapling into a gift that feels deeply personal and intentional.
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Finding the right words can be hard, especially for meaningful or emotional moments. To help, we created a What to Say Guide with thoughtful message suggestions for a wide range of occasions, including memorials, sympathy, weddings, anniversaries, baby showers, housewarmings, birthdays, thank-you gifts, and “just because” moments.
Whether you want something heartfelt, hopeful, or simple, the guide is there to help you put your feelings into words, so your gift feels as meaningful as the moment it’s meant to mark.
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We will choose a tree variety that is appropriate for the USDA Plant Hardiness growing zone it is being shipped to. Learn more about the trees we grow and the growing zones.
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We prefer to choose the variety so that we can select the very best from what is available at the time. If you have a preference, you’ll be prompted to make a request during the purchasing process. We’ll do our best to accommodate.
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Yes. Every Little Sap includes simple planting and care instructions. For more detail, visit our Tree Care page.
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No. Little Saps are outdoor trees and need fresh air, light, and changing seasons. You can display your tree indoors for up to 5 days, but then it must be moved outside.