Shop comparison
Arbor Day Foundation vs Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees)
Guarantees, shipping and ratings, side by side, from each shop's own policy pages
By the Plantshop.com Editorial Team · Checked · How we research
The short answer
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit whose nursery sells mostly small, low-cost trees; report damage within 14 days and it reviews trees that die in the first 60 days. Trees.com sells larger potted trees with a one-year replacement guarantee and free shipping over $99.
Policies compared
| Arbor Day Foundation | Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) | |
|---|---|---|
| Independent rating | 3.5/5 (2 reviews) | 4.3/5 (32,971 reviews) |
| Guarantee | Healthy-delivery guarantee: report damage within 14 days; help if a tree dies within 60 days | 1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund) |
| Shipping cost | Shown at checkout | Free over $99 |
| Where it ships | Some trees can't ship to some states; the nursery checks your address at checkout. | Some plants can't ship to some states; the product page and checkout show restrictions for your address. |
| Best for | Trees, Outdoor & garden | Trees, Outdoor & garden, Houseplants |
The details
Arbor Day Foundation
- If a tree arrives dead or visibly damaged, tell the Foundation within 14 days of confirmed delivery.
- If a tree doesn't survive its first 60 days, the team reviews the case and decides on a replacement or refund; a $14.99 shipping and handling fee may apply to replacements.
- Not covered: neglect or damage after delivery (for example not watering, mowing or trimming), trees planted outside their recommended zone, and promotional or free items.
- Trees ship at the right planting time for your area.
- The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit; its online nursery sells trees and shrubs, many as small bare-root plants, which is why prices are low.
Full Arbor Day Foundation review
Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees)
- The Alive & Thrive Guarantee covers eligible live plants for one year from delivery.
- It covers poor quality on arrival, the wrong plant, disease or insects found within four weeks, and death from covered natural causes during the year.
- The remedy is a replacement plant, not a refund, and you pay shipping and handling on the replacement.
- Free shipping is advertised on orders over $99.
- Delivery dates aren't guaranteed: timing depends on plant readiness, stock, weather and destination.
Full Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) review
Ratings from Sitejabber as shown on our shop profiles. Policies read on the shops' own pages; the version at checkout is the one that applies.
FAQ
Which is better, Arbor Day Foundation or Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees)?
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit whose nursery sells mostly small, low-cost trees; report damage within 14 days and it reviews trees that die in the first 60 days. Trees.com sells larger potted trees with a one-year replacement guarantee and free shipping over $99.
Which has the longer guarantee, Arbor Day Foundation or Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees)?
Arbor Day Foundation: Healthy-delivery guarantee: report damage within 14 days; help if a tree dies within 60 days. Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees): 1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund).
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