Shipping & Delivery

At Family Grown Trees, every plant is hand-selected, vetted for quality, and packed with care to arrive healthy at your door — and backed by our guarantee.

How we ship

All of our trees ship potted — grown in their containers and carefully packaged to protect the roots, branches, and foliage in transit. We ship to the contiguous 48 United States via FedEx and UPS, and email you tracking as soon as your order is on its way. We are unable to ship to Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, P.O. boxes, or international addresses.

Shipping rates

Limited-time promotion: Every order ships free through September 30, 2026—no minimum purchase required.

After the promotion ends, our standard shipping rates will return:

  • Orders under $249: flat-rate shipping of $19.99
  • Orders $249 and over: FREE shipping

Processing & delivery time

Orders are typically processed within 1–3 business days (slightly longer during our busy spring season). Once shipped, delivery usually takes 3–7 business days depending on your location. Please allow 24–48 hours for tracking to begin updating after you receive it.

State agricultural restrictions

Because live plants are regulated, certain plants cannot legally be shipped to certain states. If an item can't ship to your address, our site will let you know at checkout, and we won't be able to include that item in your order. This protects local ecosystems and keeps us compliant with state and federal agricultural rules.

The right time to ship

Because we ship living trees, timing matters. During extreme heat or hard freezes, we may briefly hold your order and ship it as soon as conditions are safe — protecting your tree is always our priority. Please note we can't be responsible for carrier delays once a package is in transit.

Changes & cancellations

Need to change or cancel an order? Contact us anytime before your order ships and we'll update or cancel it for a full refund. Once an order has shipped, we're unable to change or cancel it, and refused shipments of live plants can't be refunded.

When your trees arrive

Open your box right away, give your new trees a good drink of water, and keep them in a shaded, sheltered spot until you can plant — ideally within a few days. Our Tricks for Plant Nerds blog walks you through planting step by step.

Questions?

We're always happy to help — contact us anytime, or email support@familygrowntrees.com. For plant issues, see our Plant Guarantee; for other returns, see our Refund Policy.