Free Trees For Babies
Trees are great for the environment:
Trees provide homes and food for wildlife
Trees capture carbon and clean our air
Trees make the future better for our families
That's why Treelink Stirling, sponsored by Vivisol Homecare, will again be giving away free trees to babies and pre-school children around Stirling Council area in 2025.
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All pre-school children in Stirling Council area are eligible.
Claim Your Free Tree
Please read the guide to the choice of trees and then click the button below to register.
Trees are distributed every January, when they are dormant and happy to be moved.
We will keep you details secure and will be in touch again towards the end of the year.
Find out which tree would suit you garden with our helpful guide.
Treelink would love to hear from you if:
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you have a pre-school child in your family, would like to celebrate an adoption or commemorate a lost baby
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have room for at least a small tree to grow in your garden
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and live in the Stirling Council area
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply?
You can apply for a tree if:
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You live in the Stirling Council area;
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You have a pre-school child in your family,
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or to celebrate an adoption
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or commemorate a lost baby;
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You have room for at least a small tree in your garden.
What trees are available?
There is a choice of trees suitable for gardens such as rowan, field maple, hawthorn, crab apple and bird cherry. They are all attractive to look at and attractive to birds and other wild life. Find out more in our guide.
Am I guaranteed to get the tree I want?
Trees will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Depending on demand you may not get the type of tree you choose, but we'll try our hardest to give you your first choice.
How will I collect my tree?
We will have the trees ready for you to pick up in January 2026 from the TreeLink Nursery in Stirling. As well as your tree, we’ll give you a stake and tie if you need it, a mulch mat, and a guide to planting and caring for your tree. There will also be a certificate for each child. If you have difficulty collecting, we can make special arrangements.
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How will I know when to collect my tree?
All our communication is by email - please check your spam if you don't here from us. You can contact us on ft4bstirling@outlook.com if you have any questions.
How big will my tree be?
Depending on which type of tree you chose, it will probably measure between 1.0 and 2.0 metres in height when you collect it. It will be 'bare rooted', meaning that it must be planted during the winter when it is dormant.
You can find a great guide to trees in your garden from the Royal Horticultural Society here.
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