Native Tree Gifts

Native Tree Gifts That Endure

Native trees are part of Britain’s ecological inheritance. They have sheltered villages, bordered farmland and shaped horizons for centuries. When you choose a native tree gift, you are not following fashion. You are placing something lasting into the ground.

For over 20 years, Tree2mydoor has been sending carefully selected native species across the UK. Each one is chosen for resilience, character and its ability to establish well in our climate.

Grown in Season. Sent in Season.

At Tree2mydoor, we work with nature rather than against it. Our native trees are not force grown or held in artificial conditions to appear perfect all year round. We celebrate the natural rhythm of the seasons.

During autumn and winter, many native trees are dormant. Leaves may have fallen and branches can appear bare. This is not a flaw. It is the tree conserving energy and preparing its roots for the year ahead. In fact, this is one of the very best times for transportation and planting.

Cooler months allow roots to establish quietly beneath the soil before spring growth begins. When gifted at this time, the recipient experiences the full transformation. First buds. Fresh green leaves. Summer strength. Autumn colour. The complete seasonal cycle from the very beginning.

We believe this is part of the meaning of a native tree gift. It allows the giver and recipient to witness growth as it truly happens, without haste or artificial perfection.

By sending trees in their proper season, we protect their health, support long term establishment and honour the way they have grown in British soil for centuries.

Native Trees with History, Meaning and Character

The English Oak Tree Gift (Quercus robur) is perhaps the clearest symbol of permanence. Historically used in shipbuilding and construction, oak represents strength and leadership. It is well suited to milestone birthdays, retirements and occasions where a life’s work is being honoured. This is a tree for open ground and long horizons.

The Silver Birch Tree Gift (Betula pendula) offers a lighter presence while retaining strong roots in British soil. Its distinctive white bark and delicate foliage bring movement and light to a garden. It suits medium sized spaces and marks new homes or fresh chapters with quiet confidence.

The Rowan Tree Gift (Sorbus aucuparia) has long been planted near homes for protection. Its autumn berries support wildlife and bring strong seasonal colour. It carries meaning without demanding scale, making it appropriate for family gardens and thoughtful remembrance.

Choosing With Foresight

Larger native trees such as Oak are best suited to recipients with generous space and a desire to plant for future generations. They are long view gifts. Silver Birch and Rowan offer more flexibility and can settle comfortably into smaller gardens.

If you are uncertain about available space, consider a younger tree or explore our Tree Gift Packs. These provide the same sense of purpose in a more manageable form.

Position and Practical Considerations

Most native trees thrive in open, well lit positions. South or west facing gardens are often ideal, though established native species are naturally adaptable to British conditions.

If you would like to check garden orientation before sending your gift, you can view the property using Google Maps. Enter the delivery postcode to understand sunlight direction and surrounding space.

Care and Stewardship

Once planted and established, native trees are resilient and require straightforward seasonal care. Each gift includes our MyTree™ care promise, offering continued guidance as the tree matures.

For those who value marking life’s milestones year after year, our Tree2mydoor Membership allows meaningful planting to become an ongoing tradition.

For Gardeners Planting Themselves

If you are purchasing native trees for your own land rather than as a gift, you may prefer our Gardeners Club collection, where trees are supplied without gift packaging.

A native tree gift is not simply given for today. It is planted with foresight. It grows into the landscape steadily and without fuss, marking the moment with something that will endure.