Shop comparison
Brighter Blooms 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
Both sell trees and shrubs online. Trees.com's guarantee runs a year (replacement only); Brighter Blooms' runs 30 days with a one-time replacement. Trees.com advertises free shipping over $99; Brighter Blooms ships free from $129 and charges $19.95 below that.
Policies compared
| Brighter Blooms | Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees) | |
|---|---|---|
| Independent rating | 3.7/5 (4,150 reviews) | 4.3/5 (32,971 reviews) |
| Guarantee | 30-day guarantee, one-time replacement (you pay shipping) | 1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund) |
| Shipping cost | $19.95 under $129; free from $129 | Free over $99 |
| Where it ships | Some plants can't ship to some states; checkout blocks them. | Some plants can't ship to some states; the product page and checkout show restrictions for your address. |
| Best for | Trees, Outdoor & garden, Houseplants | Trees, Outdoor & garden, Houseplants |
The details
Brighter Blooms
- Plants are covered for 30 days, with a one-time replacement. Shipping on the replacement is not included.
- Photos are needed for each plant you claim for.
- Plants bought outside their recommended growing zone aren't covered.
- Most orders ship the day after you order; ship dates aren't guaranteed.
- Orders under $129 pay $19.95 shipping; orders of $129 or more ship free.
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, Brighter Blooms or Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees)?
Both sell trees and shrubs online. Trees.com's guarantee runs a year (replacement only); Brighter Blooms' runs 30 days with a one-time replacement. Trees.com advertises free shipping over $99; Brighter Blooms ships free from $129 and charges $19.95 below that.
Which has the longer guarantee, Brighter Blooms or Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees)?
Brighter Blooms: 30-day guarantee, one-time replacement (you pay shipping). Trees.com (formerly Fast Growing Trees): 1-year Alive & Thrive Guarantee (replacement, not refund).
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