Adopt a Tree

Do you have a favorite tree at Green-Wood?

Perhaps it overlooks a favorite vista, or shades a loved one’s grave. For a tax-deductible contribution, you may “adopt” one of the trees that make Green-Wood’s landscape so special. A plaque bearing the name of the person you are honoring or memorializing—as well as information about the tree—will be placed at the tree for a period of one, five, or ten years. At the end of the adoption period, you will be given first opportunity to renew.

For New Adoptions
If you have a specific tree in mind: You should confirm availability by email before making your adoption. We recommend having a few choices, in case any are not available. Every tree at the Cemetery has a tag number, and you will need to provide them in your email. Tag numbers can be found on either a small silver tag or a colorful band, depending on the tree. Please also include the period of time for which you plan to adopt.

If you don't have a specific tree in mind:  Let us know in the comments box at checkout and we will reach out to you to give you guidelines for how to select a tree.

For Renewing Adoptions
Please indicate in the comments box at checkout that you are renewing an adoption, and include the type of tree and name of the person to whom it is dedicated.

Please click here to review our tree adoptions terms and policies. 

If you would like your donation to remain anonymous, please make a note in the comments box during checkout.

Gift Instructions

If you would like give a tree adoption as a gift, please enter the name, address, and email of the recipient in the comments box during checkout. You will receive a certificate via email that you can give to the recipient. Certificates for orders received on or before 12/22 will be emailed within two business days.