The Present Tree

What The Present Tree does

The Present Tree is a private direct-to-consumer e-commerce gifting company founded in 2018 and headquartered at 1 Ballyarnot Road, Crumlin, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. The company cultivates and sells over 30 varieties of organically nurtured tree and plant gifts — including Wild Plum, Cherry, Rowan, Olive, Myrtle, Bay, Fig, and native woodland species — which are hand-wrapped in its own walled garden and greenhouse facilities and shipped via Royal Mail with free tracked UK delivery. Each tree ships with curated ancient mythological and symbolism storytelling (Celtic, Ancient Greek) to position the purchase as a meaningful, lasting gift that grows with the recipient, with prices ranging from £35 to £210 per item including gift wrap, card, and VAT.

The revenue model rests on four streams: individual tree and plant gifts (£45-£65), gift hampers (£35-£210) bundling organic care products, personalised brass engraved plaques and charms at £15, and non-expiring digital gift vouchers in £50, £100, and £200 denominations. The company has added a B2B corporate gifting channel with direct sales outreach, evidenced by named enterprise clients including HSBC, LV Shipping, Kerr Henderson Group, Bureau, and Larchfield Estate. Marketing is driven by an in-house content engine (23+ tree-meaning blog articles, recipes, gardening tips, gift guides), Mailchimp email marketing, and Feefo verified reviews, with the entire operation running on Shopify. There are no disclosed funding rounds, the team is approximately 15 staff split across office, greenhouse, and wrapping functions, and the company is limited to UK shipping only.

Name

The Present Tree

Legal name

The Present Tree

Website

https://thepresenttree.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Present Tree is a Northern Ireland-based e-commerce gifting company that grows, hand-wraps, and ships organically nurtured tree and plant gifts with embedded mythological symbolism to UK consumers and corporate clients, priced £35-£210 inclusive of delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Tree and Plant Gifts

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (444240)

SIC

Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses (5961), Retail-Miscellaneous Shopping Goods Stores (5940)

akta.pro primary industry

Personalized, Custom & Monogrammed Gifts Retail (CRALAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate & Client Gifting Programs (HSACANAE), Flowers, Gifts & Specialty Occasion Marketplaces (CRAFABAN), Personalized & Custom Gift Creation (Engraving/Monogramming/Photo Gifts) (HSACANAC), Gift Wrapping & Presentation (Wrapping/Boxes/Ribbons) (HSACANAF)

Keywords

• Tree gift delivery
• Plant gift retailer
• Corporate gifting
• Sustainable gifts
• Horticultural gifts

Headquarters

HQ city

Crumlin

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tree and Plant Gifts: One-time purchase of organically nurtured trees (Wild Plum, Cherry, Rowan, Olive, Myrtle, Bay, etc.) and plants sold as gifts for various occasions. Prices range from £45-£65 per tree.
2. Gift Hampers: Premium hamper bundles including tree, organic compost, leaf spray, tree tonic, and care guide. Prices from £35 (gift hamper add-on) to £210 (Wildlife Wood Gift Hamper with 5 trees).
3. Gift Vouchers: Digital gift vouchers delivered by email in denominations of £50, £100, and £200. Never expire, allowing recipients to choose their own tree gifts.
4. Personalised Engraved Items: Brass engraved hearts, stars, and plaques with personal inscriptions. £15 per item, added to tree gift orders.
5. Corporate Gifts: B2B corporate gifting solutions for businesses seeking sustainable, luxury green corporate gifts. Volume orders with potential for custom branding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Present Tree grows and sells organically nurtured living tree and plant gifts (Wild Plum, Cherry, Rowan, Olive, Myrtle, Bay, Irish Oak, Hazel, Hawthorn, Coffee, Grapevine, etc.) directly through its own Shopify-powered e-commerce website, with each gift hand-wrapped, accompanied by ancient mythology storytelling, and shipped free across the UK via Royal Mail. The offering is extended with add-on gift hampers containing organic care products, digital gift vouchers (£50/£100/£200, never expiring), personalised brass engravings, and a dedicated corporate gifting service for business clients.

Product overview

The Present Tree is an e-commerce gifting company offering a curated portfolio of organically nurtured tree and plant gifts with embedded ancient mythology storytelling. The core product portfolio comprises over 30 distinct living tree and plant offerings (including Wild Plum, Cherry, Rowan, Olive, Myrtle, Bay, Hawthorn, Hazel, Fig, and various fruit trees) sold alongside add-on gift hampers containing organic care products (leaf spray, tree tonic, compost) and personalised brass engravings. Gift vouchers in £50/£100/£200 denominations provide flexible gifting options. The business model combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform with B2B corporate gifting services, all built on the Shopify platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wild Plum Tree Gift Organically nurtured deciduous tree (Prunus cerasifera) with pale pink spring blossoms and edible autumn plums, symbolising hope and happiness in Celtic mythology. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for personal occasions and memorial tributes.
• Cherry Tree Gift Ornamental evergreen tree (Prunus lusitanica angustifolia) with glossy leaves year-round, summer flowers loved by bees, symbolising good fortune and future happiness. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for weddings, anniversaries, and new home occasions.
• Rowan Tree Gift Slender deciduous tree (Sorbus aucuparia) with creamy-white spring flowers and bright red autumn berries, known as the 'Tree of Life' in Celtic mythology symbolising wisdom and protection. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Olive Tree Gift Evergreen tree (Olea europaea) with silvery-green leaves, fragrant white spring blossoms and edible olives ripening to dark purple in autumn, symbol of peace and friendship from Ancient Greek tradition. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Bay Tree Gift Evergreen tree (Laurus nobilis) with glossy aromatic leaves used in cooking, pale yellow spring flowers that attract bees and butterflies, symbolising courage and strength in ancient mythology. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for cookery enthusiasts and new homes.
• Myrtle Tree Gift Ornamental topiary tree (Myrsine africana) with aromatic evergreen leaves and cream summer blossoms, sacred to Aphrodite and symbolising love and protection. Popular for weddings, anniversaries, and engagements.
• Hibiscus Gift Tropical plant (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) with stunning yellow blossoms and glossy evergreen leaves, symbolising divine energy, grace and compassion. Thrives indoors and outdoors.
• Coffee Tree Gift House plant (Coffea arabica) with lush glossy leaves that produces a crop of aromatic coffee beans, with red and purple cherries ripening over several months. Symbolises goodwill and positivity.
• Grapevine Gift Deciduous vine (Vitis vinifera) producing sweet ruby-red grapes every autumn, with fresh leaves and pale green flowers in spring. Symbolises generosity, faith and kindness.
• Entwined Cherry Tree Gift Pair of ornamental Cherry trees deliberately entwined so their roots and branches grow together forever. Glossy green leaves year-round with scented summer flowers. Designed as a wedding and anniversary gift.
• Silver Birch Tree Gift Sacred Celtic tree with pale silver bark and stunning arched branches, symbolising new beginnings and protection. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for new home and new beginnings occasions.
• Irish Oak Tree Gift Time-honoured symbol of truth, courage and wisdom. Best tree for wildlife with acorns ripening in autumn. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift celebrating heritage and longevity.
• Wild Apple Tree Gift Deciduous tree producing crab apples in autumn. Symbolises health and happiness. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Wild Pear Tree Gift Sacred tree since ancient times symbolising prosperity, good health and future happiness. Features pale spring blossoms and autumn pears. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Hawthorn Tree Gift Magical tree associated with Celtic mythology and Beltane festival. White bee-loving flowers and edible haws ripen annually. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Hazel Tree Gift Celebrated in mythology for wisdom, faith and inspiration. Produces edible hazelnuts every autumn. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Fig Tree Gift Deciduous tree symbolising wisdom and inspiration. Produces edible figs that ripen annually. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Orange Tree Gift Evergreen tree with white scented flowers and stunning leaves year-round. Symbolises loyalty and kindness. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Peace Lily Gift Air-purifying indoor plant thriving indoors with stunning green leaves all year. Organic pot and compost included. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for sympathy, remembrance, and home occasions.
• Monstera Gift Popular houseplant symbolising good fortune and harmony. Thrives indoors with distinctive split leaves. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for new homes, housewarmings, and thank yous.
• Rosemary Gift Aromatic herb with highly scented leaves and delicate purple flowers. Symbolises love and everlasting memories. Wonderful for cooking. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Jasmine Gift Star-like ivory flowers with beautifully sweet perfume. Symbolises strength, hope and enduring love. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Lavender Gift Fragrant herb thriving in any outdoor space. Symbolises love and happiness, wonderful for healing. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift.
• Gift Hamper (Tree Care) Beautifully hand-wrapped hamper containing organic leaf spray (200ml), organic tree tonic (makes 10L), and organic compost (makes 5L) to help the tree thrive. Sold as an add-on to any tree gift.
• Indoor Plant Gift Hamper Luxury hamper containing an indoor potted plant, organic leaf spray, organic tree tonic, organic compost, gift message, and beautifully wrapped presentation. Sold as a premium indoor plant gift.
• Memorial Tree Hamper Symbolic potted tree gift in an exquisitely wrapped hamper, designed for commemorating a loved one. Sold as a memorial offering.
• Olive Gift Hamper Gorgeous potted Olive tree with evergreen leaves and edible olives, presented in a luxury hamper. Sold as a premium gift for weddings, housewarmings, and anniversaries.
• Orange Tree Gift Hamper Potted Orange tree arriving with ripening fruit and stunning leaves all year, with an organic compost brick included. Sold as a luxury citrus gift.
• Wildlife Wood Gift Hamper Premium hamper containing 5 native woodland tree gifts (Wild Plum, Wild Apple, Rowan, Irish Oak, and Silver Birch) positioned as the best option for wildlife and the planet. Sold as a high-value gift and conservation contribution.
• Gift Voucher Digital gift voucher delivered instantly by email in £50, £100, and £200 denominations. Never expires and can be redeemed against any tree gift. Sold as a flexible gifting option.
• Personalised Brass Engraved Gifts Solid high-quality brass engraved plaques, hearts, stars, or rectangles personalised with a custom inscription (up to 50 characters), enclosed with the tree gift. Sold as a personalisation add-on for £15 per item.
• Corporate Gift Service B2B corporate gifting service offering sustainable, luxury green corporate gifts to businesses seeking memorable gifts for clients, employees, and business partners. Volume orders and custom branding available, with named clients including HSBC, Kerr Henderson Group, Bureau, Larchfield Estate, and LV Shipping.
• Rose Bush Gift Hardy deciduous rose bush (Rosa polyanthas) with sweet-scented roses blossoming every summer and autumn. Symbolises love and adoration in ancient mythology. Sold as a hand-wrapped gift for anniversaries and romantic occasions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free UK delivery on all orders
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bumblebee Conservation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Present Tree proudly sponsors the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, an organisation dedicated to saving bumble bees and creating a world where bees are thriving and valued. This partnership aligns with their commitment to wildlife protection and biodiversity, particularly supporting buzzy pollinators.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Appleyard London: Premium UK online florist offering luxury bouquets, plants, and gifts with same-day London delivery. Comparable in premium positioning, e-commerce-led DTC model, and target audience of occasion gift buyers.
• Tree2MyDoor: UK specialist in gift trees and hedging, sending living trees through the post with care guides. Directly comparable product offering (tree gifts by post) and target customer (occasion-based gift buyer) as The Present Tree.
• Bloom & Wild: UK-founded letterbox flower and plant gifting brand selling premium bouquets, plants, and gifts online with scheduled delivery. Most directly comparable to The Present Tree in terms of UK DTC gifting model, premium positioning, and occasion-led merchandising.
• The Gluttonous Gardener: UK online retailer of premium plant and tree gifts with hand-wrapped presentation and hamper-style bundles. Closely mirrors The Present Tree's combination of living gifts, gift hampers, and personalised/engraved add-ons.
• Bunches: UK online florist selling flowers, plants, and gifts direct to consumers with UK-wide postal delivery. Comparable UK-only DTC gifting model, broad occasion coverage, and inclusion of plants alongside flowers in the product mix.

Emerging players

• Funky Pigeon: UK online personalised cards, gifts, and flowers retailer with strong occasion-based merchandising. Comparable on the personalised gifting and occasion-navigation axes, though focused on cards rather than living plants.

Broad incumbents

• Crocus: Large UK online garden centre selling plants, trees, and gardening supplies directly to consumers. Overlaps with The Present Tree on the horticulture and tree-product axis but at much broader assortment and lower gift specialisation.
• Interflora: Long-established UK flower and gifting network with nationwide florist fulfilment for same-day and scheduled delivery. Operates in the same occasion-gifting space but at much broader scale and with flowers rather than living trees as the core product.

Regional players

• Tree Aid: UK charity offering symbolic tree-planting gifts in Africa, frequently used for memorial and commemorative gifting. Comparable use case (symbolic/tree gifts, especially memorials) and target customer, but operates as a charity rather than a commercial retailer.

Others

• Bumblebee Conservation Trust: UK wildlife charity sponsored by The Present Tree and referenced in its sustainability messaging. Included as an ecosystem partner (rather than competitor) given the explicit partnership and shared biodiversity positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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