How to Give a Tree As a Gift
A tree as a gift is a unique and eco-friendly present that almost anyone can use and enjoy. The gift can be a way to give back to the earth as well. It is an inexpensive present that the recipient can watch grow over the years. While choosing the tree, it is vital to keep the recipient in mind in order to choose a gift he will enjoy.
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Check which hardiness zone the recipient lives in. The temperatures in each zone determine which trees will be able to survive and thrive. Certain trees can only grow in specific zones while others can grow in almost any zone. Many websites or stores that sell trees will be able to tell you what trees are best as long as the provided location of the recipient is correct.
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Know what the recipient's allergies are. Ordering a tree that he is allergic to, especially one that has fruit or flowers on it, will not make for a useful gift. It may mean that the recipient will have to give the tree away or plant it far away from their home.
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Choose the type of tree the recipient may like. There are several types including nut, fruit, and flowering. Some trees also grow faster than others do, so that may also be a factor depending on what the recipient would prefer. Make a list of possible choices in order to narrow it down further when more factors are considered.
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Check what the width and height of tree will be when it is fully grown. It will not be a useful gift if the recipient has no room to put it. Read through the description of the tree, which will give an idea of the full size it will eventually grow to.
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Read shipping instructions. Some states restrict what trees can be shipped into the state. Before you order the tree, make sure the tree is allowed entrance. In addition, check the shipping times in order to ensure that the recipient gets the gift in time. Shipping times can vary by shipper.
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Ship it to recipient's home. Sending the tree anywhere else before sending it to the recipient can increase the chances that the tree will not arrive in good condition. In addition, make sure the recipient expects the package so it does not sit unopened for an extended period of time.
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References
- Photo Credit tree image by kuhar from Fotolia.com
