Tree gifting was started by Jenni Rowe in Cape Town about six years ago when she wanted to give the families of four directors that were killed in a plane crash a gift that they could treasure and remember them by. The plane crash was in Pretoria and Jen was in Cape Town. From this small gesture the tree gifting idea started to grow!
David Earle, Howick businessman and partner in Tantallon Guest House & Cookery Studio, had known Jen from Pietermaritzburg University and joined her in developing the Tree Gifting concept soon after her initial launch. The whole concept of the tree gifting is totally environmentally friendly. From the compostable bags, to the inks to the chip-wood pot and starch paper, all are bio-degradable. Any paper used is 100% recycled, and acid-free. The hearts attached to the boxes are from invasive trees and hence we get them out of the ecological system. Indigenous trees like Yellowwood, Wild Olive, Cape Ash, Berg Cyprus and Assegai are used. Lemon, Orange and Kumquat can also be provided. David currently sources the trees from two local nurseries in Pietermaritzburg and Dargle.
Their story has been amazing and some really excited people have received a tree for a birthday, Christmas or just to say I love you and thinking of you. The joy is that you don't have to be in the same city as to whom you sending the tree. David provides door to door delivery within KZN and you can contact him for information on delivery across South Africa.
Tree gifts are becoming a popular corporate gift option. These are boxed in the size of a 1l wine box and are therefore easily transported. It's a great idea for a conference or to give to clients or customers at the end of the year to say thank-you for their continued business and support. The Tree can be accompanied by a personalized message from you and can include your company's logo on the message. These Tree Gifts packs cost from R95 per gift.
If you would like more information contact David on 071 6830732 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
