Meet Trees.com: The New Name Behind the Online Nursery I've Recommended for 15+ Years

I've been recommending Fast Growing Trees to family, friends and fellow gardeners for more than 15 years. It's one of those companies I mention without even thinking about it, especially when someone tells me they want to plant something but don't know where to start.

If a neighbor wants to create a privacy screen along the back fence, I point them there. If a friend finally decides to try growing citrus indoors, I recommend one of its lemon trees. It's long been one of my go-to online plant retailers. So when I heard the company was changing its name, it actually made a lot of sense. Fast Growing Trees is now Trees.com, and honestly, the new name fits perfectly.

A Name That Finally Catches Up With the Business

When it comes to the old name, it was catchy but never quite perfect. Yes, the company built its reputation on fast-growing trees, arborvitae, hybrid poplars and more, but it's become much more than that. Visit the website today, and you'll find more than 1,600 varieties, including shade trees, fruit trees, roses, perennials, indoor plants, flowering shrubs and seasonal favorites.

Trees.com is a much better reflection of what the company has become. I hope it introduces the brand to people who may have overlooked the old name, assuming it focused solely on trees.

It's a Reputation Built Over the Years

So while the name has changed, here's what hasn't: the quality. And really, that's what matters most. It's the reason I've continued recommending the company for so many years. I know I'm not the only one, either. Gardeners talk, and the word on Fast Growing Trees, now Trees.com, has long been positive.

You can count on healthy plants, careful packaging and a company that stands behind what it sells. If you've ever bought plants online, you know how much that matters. Best of all, the company still has the same team, the same experts and the same 1-Year Alive & Thrive Guarantee.

At this point, Trees.com has delivered more than 26 million plants to more than 3 million gardeners, and that kind of track record doesn't happen by accident. It happens because the plants arrive healthy, order after order, year after year.

It’s Always a Good Time of Year to Shop

You don't have to wait for a particular season to shop at Trees.com because everything ships according to your growing zone. But if you're looking for a reason to get started, both fall and spring offer distinct advantages.

Fall is my preferred planting season for woody plants, including privacy trees, hedges, shade trees and most shrubs. The soil remains warm enough for roots to establish before the ground freezes, giving plants a head start when spring arrives. It also means less heat stress on the plant and less watering on your end while it becomes established.

Spring is the better time for fruit trees, roses and anything you want actively growing or blooming right away rather than resting through winter. With a full season of warm weather ahead, plants have plenty of time to grow, flower or produce fruit. It's also typically when the company's selection of seasonal and flowering plants is at its widest.

Either way, every plant arrives in its own container with the root system protected, so you're not gambling on a bare-root stick showing up in a flat box and hoping for the best. If you're unsure what will work in your yard or when to plant it, the company's Plant Experts are available seven days a week by phone, chat or email. You can even schedule a video consultation to get advice tailored to your space before making a commitment.

So consider this my long-overdue update to a recommendation I've been making for more than 15 years. It's the same trusted nursery, the same quality and the same people behind it. Visit Trees.com to see everything the company has grown into.