Monthly Archives: August 2019

Remembrance and Celebration Trees

When I think about Trees, one of the things that fascinates me the most is their incredible potential for longevity. While there are a few short-lived trees, many of your “normal,” Texas native trees outlive the average person by fifty to a hundred years. And this doesn’t even consider the extraordinary, ancient trees that live a thousand years or more—in fact, some of the oldest living organisms on earth are trees.

 

Remembrance Oak Tree

Oak Tree: Symbolizes strength of character, wisdom, nobility, loyalty, and courage

Knowing this, it makes sense that people in many cultures throughout history have been drawn to the planting of trees to mark significant occasions or cultural rite of passages in our lives, or to honor, celebrate, or remember a loved one.

 

Celebrate Your Loved Ones by Planting a Tree

I often find myself wondering what to give as a gift to celebrate milestones like a birthday, new birth or adoption, wedding, employee recognition, retirements, and graduations. Planting trees on someone’s behalf is a great way to honor them and provide so many natural benefits.

A tree is a gift that keeps on giving! Trees clean our air by absorbing harmful carbon dioxide and producing oxygen. They help to clean water for the millions of Americans who depend on a tree every time they turn on their faucets.

 

Red Bud Celebration Tree

Red Bud Tree: Symbolizes a breath of fresh air

 

Remembrance Tree: A Living Memorial

When I lost my son, Richard Carol, I wanted something that would continue to grow and bloom every season that was in memory of him and to commemorate his short life. I found myself drawn to a memorial tree for him as a meaningful way to remember and honor him. I did not realize it then, but I have been able to experience the joy of watching the tree grow and knowing it is in his memory for many years now and for many more to come.

When memorial trees are planted in honor of a person who has passed away, these memorial trees sometimes have plaques with the honoree’s name, birth and death dates, or a short motto.

 

Pine Remembrance Tree

Pine Tree: Symbolizes reaching for the stars and eternal life

Fannin Tree Farm provides a certificate of remembrance on all of our memorial and celebration trees. Memorial trees can be planted with or without the person’s ashes. Some people may choose to select a tree in a park where groves of trees are planted in memoriam.

Some families prefer to plant the tree on private property — at the family home or place of personal meaning. Wherever you choose to plant your memorial tree, the practice can be very healing as a life-affirming way to remember and honor a loved one, as it has for me.

 

Celebration Trees: The Gift That Never Stops Giving

Not only are trees a wonderful gift of celebration and remembrance, but some people choose to plant a tree for other celebration and memorial events. Some plant trees for each of their children, while others plant a tree in honor of building or moving into a new home.

Another wonderful idea that’s gained popularity is a wedding unity tree ceremony, where the bride and groom combine the soil from each of their homes into the pot of a single tree, then plant it in their new home in honor of their marriage. What a great symbol for a couple’s growing love!

 

Wedding Celebration Trees

Wedding Unity Tree Ceremony: Symbolizes the long-lasting growth and bond of marriage

The traditional gift for the fifth anniversary is wood. The wood symbolizes a relationship that has become solid and long-lasting, representing the growing strength of the bond of marriage.

 

The Symbolism Behind Celebration Trees

In honor of a parent who has passed away, one might plant an oak tree where, when it becomes older, they might visit to sit peacefully in its shade and feel connected to their loved one. After losing a pet that was part of the family for many years, planting a tree in their favorite spot in the yard is a good way to remember them. After all, they carved out a special place in our hearts and in our lives. These are just a few of the reasons people plant a celebration or memorial tree.

 

Remembrance and Celebration Tree Symbolism

 

 

Fannin Tree Farm Celebration Trees

Fannin Tree Farm would love to help you commemorate a special occasion, celebration or loss in your life or your family’s life. Come in and talk to one of our tree specialists to learn more about the native trees we carry. Fannin has an assortment of tree sizes starting in 30-gallon containers to commemorate these celebrations and memorial events in your life.

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Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Sale

Fall Tree Sale

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Sale

Friday, August 23 – Sunday, August 25

It has been an eventful summer here in North Texas. It started out a bit wetter than normal, with a rash of storms keeping our crews busy. Then the heat returned full force to remind us all what Texas summers are really like. Even though summer’s not officially over, fall is right around the corner, which means the perfect time to plant trees is upon us.

That means it’s also time for the Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Sale at Fannin Tree Farm.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Sale Details
We welcome the fall with an awesome sale on our full stock of trees plus a fun party for the whole family to enjoy. Here’s the when and where:

Dates: August 23 – August 25, 2019
Location: Fannin Tree Farm in Frisco, TX

Offers: Sale pricing on ALL Fannin trees

Family Fun: Every sale at Fannin Tree Farm is an excuse to have a party. Here are some of the fun activities to look forward to over the weekend:

  • Food Trucks
    • Easy Slider: August 23, 4pm – 7pm
    • King Kups: August 24, 11am – 2pm
  • Radio Show – See The Hardline sports radio broadcast live on August 23, 3pm – 7pm. Brought to you by The Ticket.
  • Concessions – Beat the heat with soda on us.

It’s the perfect kick off to the fall planting season, and we want to see you there. Don’t miss our Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall Sale, August 23-25, 2019.

Why plant in the fall?
When it comes to trees, spring is the time for new growth, and fall is the ideal time for planting. Why, you ask? The soil conditions from autumn rain and cooler temperatures provide the perfect planting environment, allowing trees’ root systems to acclimate to their new surroundings as they head into dormancy and before they wake up for spring growth.

So, if you’ve been thinking about getting a new tree for your residential or commercial property, take advantage of this time to select the perfect one! View our tree inventory here. As always, we are happy to help you during the selection process in any way we can! Feel free to give us a call or contact us here anytime.