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Best place to buy trees online
11 online shops that sell trees, with their guarantees, shipping costs and ratings
By the Plantshop.com Editorial Team · Checked · How we research
Quick picks
- Longest guarantee we verified: Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) (1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund)) and Plant Addicts (3-day arrival guarantee, plus a 30-day or 1-year warranty by plant type).
- Lowest free-shipping threshold we verified: Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) (Free over $99).
- Best-rated with 300+ reviews: Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) (4.3/5 (32,971 reviews) on Sitejabber).
Picks come from published policies and public ratings, not from paid placement.
Shops compared
| Shop | Rating | Guarantee | Shipping |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) | 4.3/5 (32,971 reviews) | 1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund) | Free over $99 |
| Brighter Blooms | 3.7/5 (4,150 reviews) | 30-day guarantee, one-time replacement (you pay shipping) | $19.95 under $129; free from $129 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | 3.7/5 (315 reviews) | 45-day Growing & Glowing guarantee: replacement, credit or refund | Offers vary; see its free-shipping page |
| Logee's | 3.6/5 (4 reviews) | 60-day guarantee | From $11.95 (by order value) |
| Arbor Day Foundation | 3.5/5 (2 reviews) | Healthy-delivery guarantee: report damage within 14 days; help if a tree dies within 60 days | Shown at checkout |
| Perfect Plants Nursery | Too few reviews | 30-day warranty | Free over $199 (some states excluded) |
| Plant Addicts | Too few reviews | 3-day arrival guarantee, plus a 30-day or 1-year warranty by plant type | Free from $129 |
| Gurney's | 1.6/5 (214 reviews) | Check at checkout | Shown at checkout |
| Garden Goods Direct | Too few reviews | Check at checkout | Shown at checkout |
| PlantVine | Too few reviews | Check at checkout | Shown at checkout |
| Wilson Bros Gardens | Too few reviews | Check at checkout | Shown at checkout |
Ratings from Sitejabber as shown on our shop profiles. "Check at checkout" means we haven't read that shop's policy pages yet. Policies read 7–13 Nov 2026.
How to buy trees online
- Check your USDA hardiness zone and buy only trees rated for it; most guarantees exclude trees planted outside their zone.
- Compare container size (#1, #3, #5 gallon) or stated height, not just price.
- Bare-root trees are cheaper and ship dormant; plant them soon after arrival.
FAQ
Where is the best place to buy trees online?
It depends on what matters most to you: Longest guarantee we verified: Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) (1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund)) and Plant Addicts (3-day arrival guarantee, plus a 30-day or 1-year warranty by plant type); Lowest free-shipping threshold we verified: Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) (Free over $99); Best-rated with 300+ reviews: Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) (4.3/5 (32,971 reviews) on Sitejabber). Check that the shop ships your plant to your state before you pay.
Is it safe to buy trees online?
Yes, from shops that publish a written guarantee and shipping rules. Photograph the box and plants on arrival, report problems inside the guarantee window, and pay by card or PayPal.
When should I order?
Order for your planting season. Most nurseries ship outdoor plants at the right time for your hardiness zone, and bare-root plants ship while dormant, so order dates and delivery dates can be weeks apart.