Send a Gift Tree To Show Them You Care
From housewarmings, birthdays, anniversaries to welcoming a new baby, gift trees are a beautiful and meaningful way to mark life's moments both big and small.
When you send a tree as a gift, you are sending a lasting reminder of the occasion or the person you are commemorating.
How to Send a Tree as a Gift
Our sapling trees come in different sizes, container types and kits to plant a tree gift. Once your selection is added to cart, you will choose a gift tag for your occasion and have the option to write a personalized message. That’s it!
We take care of selecting a tree variety that will thrive in your recipient’s growing region, packaging the sapling and delivering it to their door.
Looking for a sympathy gift?
Browse our collection of Memorial Trees.
About Little Saps Tree Saplings
Every sapling we send begins its journey in our greenhouses on our 50-year-old family farm. We don't just box up a tree and hope for the best. We thoughtfully curate each gift based on where your recipient lives, their climate zone, and what will truly thrive in their yard or garden.
Along with each hand selected tree sapling, we include a gift tag and keepsake card with a meaningful message to your recipient. Read more about our story.
Why Send a Living Tree as a Gift?
Our tree saplings are a great alternative to traditional cut flowers or potted plants because they are symbolic gifts that continue to grow.
Every Little Saps tree arrives with a personalized note and planting instructions, making it easy for your recipient to give it a permanent home. As the years pass and the tree grows taller, it becomes an enduring symbol of the moment you honored together.
Thoughtfully Curated and Unique
We know that not every tree thrives everywhere. That's why we don't believe in one-size-fits-all gifting.
When you order a Little Saps, we take into account your recipient's location and select a tree sapling suited to their climate and growing conditions. Whether your recipient lives in the cooler mountain regions or a warmer state, we will send a tree that has the best chance to flourish.
Each sapling is carefully packaged with roots intact, and accompanied by simple care instructions.
Gift a Tree to Mark a Life Milestone
New Baby & Milestones
Celebrate a birth, adoption, or family milestone with a gift that grows alongside them.
Housewarming & New Beginnings
Help someone put down roots in their new home with a tree they can nurture for decades.
Client Gifting
Show clients and employees you care with a gift that reflects your values and leaves a lasting impression.
Celebrations & Events
Give wedding or shower guests a favor they'll actually cherish: a living reminder of your special day.
Sympathy & Remembrance
Plant a tree in memory of someone who shaped your life. A growing tribute that offers comfort and keeps their legacy alive.
Looking for a thoughtful gift for a teacher or a family?
Check out RESILIENT Little Saps Book and Tree Sapling Gift Sets.
The Little Saps Promise
We want every Little Sap to thrive. If your tree is not doing well within 30 days and our team cannot help, we will send you a new one.
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.