When you plant a Christmas Whitethorn, you are helping to:
• Capture carbon and supply oxygen for future generations.
• Provide early nectar for bees and pollinators in spring.
• Feed birds and mammals with berries in autumn and winter.
• Offer dense shelter and nesting sites for wildlife.
• Strengthen Ireland’s biodiversity and restore fragile ecosystems.
• Create a meaningful Christmas gift that endures long after the season.
• Pollinator Friendly – Blossoms provide vital nectar for bees and insects.
• Wildlife Food Source – Red berries sustain birds and mammals during the colder months.
• Shelter & Nesting – Dense branches provide safe spaces for small birds and insects.
• Carbon Capture – Absorbs carbon dioxide, reducing emissions and improving air quality.
• Soil Enrichment – Helps improve soil health and supports nearby plants.
• Cultural Value – Deeply rooted in Irish folklore as a symbol of protection and renewal.
• Seasonal Beauty – Blossoms in spring, berries in autumn – colour and life across the seasons.
The Whitethorn is a tree of magic and meaning in Irish tradition – bursting with blossoms in spring, alive with berries in autumn, and evergreen in spirit. As a Christmas tree, it represents hope, generosity, and connection. Planting a Whitethorn is more than a seasonal gift – it is a promise of renewal for Ireland’s forests and for the generations yet to come.
• Botanical Name: Crataegus monogyna
• Irish Tree Name: Sceach Gheal
• Lifespan: 75–150 years
• Type: Deciduous native tree
• Native to: Ireland & Europe
• Wildlife Benefits: Nectar for pollinators, berries for birds and mammals, shelter for nesting species
• Cultural Significance: A symbol of protection and renewal in Irish folklore; gifted here as an Irish Christmas tree
Whitethorn trees typically live for 75–150 years, supporting biodiversity and wildlife throughout their lifespan.
Whitethorn blossoms in spring and produces berries in autumn, symbolising life, hope, and renewal – making it a meaningful gift that endures long after Christmas.
Its blossoms provide nectar for bees, while its berries sustain birds and mammals. Dense branches also offer shelter and nesting space.
Yes. Each Whitethorn comes with a hand-printed certificate by artist Sally Caulwell, showing the location and certificate number of your tree.
Absolutely. Planting a Christmas Whitethorn is a thoughtful and sustainable gift. It comes with a certificate and mailer that make it perfect for festive giving.
Your Whitethorn will be planted in one of our Irish reforestation sites, chosen for biodiversity and long-term woodland health.
Live impact from our rewilding
Partner with us to plant native Irish trees and show real local impact. We create a tailored plan for your business, with options like trees per sale, monthly pledges, or team planting days. You receive impact reports, certificates for audits, and co-branded assets for PR and staff engagement, all aligned with CSR and ESG goals and the UN SDGs.
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