Treasured Trees Canberra
Plant a living memory.
They say the best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago... the second best time is today.
Welcome!
At Treasured Trees Canberra, we help you mark life’s most meaningful moments by planting a native tree in honour of a loved one, a birth, passing of a pet, a wedding, whatever the special occasion may be.
Whether you're celebrating, grieving, or simply wanting to leave a lasting legacy, our commemorative tree plantings offer a beautiful, living way to remember and reflect. Each tree contributes to the Canberra region’s natural beauty, supports local wildlife, and becomes part of a growing community urban forest.
Celebrate life. Honour memories. Grow something meaningful.
What is Treasured Trees Canberra?
Thank you for visiting our website — we’re so glad you’re here!
Treasured Trees Canberra is a local, family-owned micro business with a big heart. We're passionate about planting native trees to help make the Canberra region greener, wilder, and more beautiful — one tree at a time.
I'm Ben, and together with my enthusiastic Mini-Helper, we started this venture as a way to do something meaningful for both the environment and our community. We believe planting a tree can be more than just an act of sustainability — it can be a deeply personal way to celebrate life, honour a memory, or mark a special occasion.
We offer a variety of commemorative tree planting options for individuals, families, and organisations. Whether it’s in memory of a loved one or to celebrate a new beginning, we’re here to help you grow something that lasts.
We’re also working on community projects that people and businesses can get behind — and we love volunteering with local Landcare groups and ACT Government planting initiatives whenever we can.
All of our trees are native species sourced locally, and we’re committed to using biodegradable, environmentally-friendly materials. Most importantly, we take the time to understand what our customers are after and aim to create a warm, positive experience from start to finish.
We’d love to plant something special with you one day.
Service Offering
We offer a range of commemorative tree planting services, from celebrating a significant milestone through to remembering loved ones. We understand the importance of what it means to plant a commemorative tree and will always work with you to achieve the best possible experience.
As all plantings are bespoke, costs are determined as required.
Commemorative Tree - Private Residence $75
We plant a native tree(s) on your private property to celebrate a significant milestone or loss of a loved one - person or pet.
You decide the location and we provide everything required:
- Native tree or shrub
- additional trees or shrubs add $25 each
- additional grasses or wildflowers add $15 each
- Fertiliser for soil
- Woodchip mulch
- Tree guard - Biodegradable cardboard
- Bamboo or hardwood stake(s)
- Tree planting certificate
We will dig the hole the old fashioned way for you, or you can do that yourself.
Optional: This is your special event, we can also incorporate a short informal ceremony.
Commemorative Tree - In The Community $125
PLEASE NOTE THIS REQUIRES ACT GOV APPROVAL AND HAS A TURNAROUND TIMEFRAME OF 90 DAYS.
We apply to the ACT Government to plant a native tree(s) on public land in the community to celebrate a significant milestone or loss of a loved one or pet.
We will work with you to determine a suitable location and make the application.
Once fully approved, we provide everything required:
- Native tree or shrub
- additional trees or shrubs add $25 each
- additional grasses or wildflowers add $15 each
- Fertiliser for soil
- Woodchip mulch
- Tree guard - Biodegradable cardboard
- Bamboo or hardwood stake(s)
- Tree planting certificate
We will dig the hole the old fashioned way for you, or you can do that yourself.
Optional: This is your special event, we can also incorporate a short informal ceremony.
Sponsor Tree Growing and Planting
You might want to support positive environmental outcomes - well this is for you!
$10 can go a long way to support our ability to grow and plant more trees in our community, don't underestimate the power of a dollar!
Whilst sponsorship is not tax deductible, we offer our clients the opportunity to 'pay-it-forward' by providing funding that we will put aside, and when opportunities to plant trees present, we will use these funds towards native tree planting initiatives.
From as little as $5 to $100, your support will go a long way to enhancing the Canberra landscape and environment.
You decide the amount and we provide things like:
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Native tree, shrub or grass
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Fertiliser for soil
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Woodchip mulch
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Tree guard - Biodegradable cardboard
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Bamboo or hardwood stake(s)
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Pictures and updates from our projects were we have used the sponsorship funds
Please reach out via the contact us page for further details.
Project Work $0
We are looking to find suitable locations to plant larger quantities of native trees, on both public or private land - with approvals of course.
If you have private property and are interested in having trees planted on your land, please reach out and lets work together to see what we can do.
In certain circumstances we can source funding from our pay-it-forward customers or business supporters to cover the costs.
There is a waiting list for project but each project will be judged on its merits for funding priority.
Got an idea?
Something else on your mind?
Maybe you have an idea but it doesn't fit with any of the categories listed and want to discuss with us?
We want to support all opportunities to plant trees so please reach out to us to discuss!
Some of our volunteer work
ACT Parks & Conservation Service
May 2025:
Mini helper and I volunteered to help ACT Parks & Conservation Service plant 2000 trees to revitalise Urambi Hills Nature Reserve.
Kambah - Tuggeranong, ACT
ARRC - Rivers of Carbon Team
May 2025:
I volunteered to help the Australian River Restoration Centre, Rivers of Carbon team,
500 trees planted on the day!
Boorowa, NSW
Landcare ACT
Mini helper and I volunteered to help Landcare ACT as they supported a local farming family to regenerate a severely eroded area on their property that runs into the Murrumbidgee River near Point Hut Crossing in South Canberra.
Gordon - Tuggeranong, ACT
Some of our DIY home projects
Callistemon Propegation Project Jun 2025
In December 2023 I watched a YouTube video on how to propagate Callistemon - or Bottlebrush - trees from cuttings ✂️, and I have successfully stuck about 6 new plants since then, lost about 20 too though.
On 1 June 2025 I took a branch cutting from the big tree in my backyard and made 17 potential new plants, I tried a bunch of different thicknesses and made up 4 with my homemade composted soil, hopefully they all survive though! I use a mix of components I had sitting around: bag potting mix, bag compost, homemade compost and some topsoil. I use hardwood rooting hormone too and find the dome shape from a cut-off Pepsi bottle is perfect size on a 180×170mm pot, filled about half way up. Place in a bright indirect sunlit position and I water as needed but the domes do most of the watering and keep them warm from the elements.
I'll do some updates in Spring as they take about 3 months before you know if they've survived.
Upcycle Propegation Project Jul 2025
See my MID WINTER UPDATES post from Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14FC8PzjirE/
Our previous work
Passing of Pet
For a family that had lost their beloved pet.
Lake Ginninderra - Belconnen, ACT
Apartment Garden
For a client who moved into a new apartment.
Franklin - Gungahlin, ACT
Little Bear's Tree
For a young family grieving a loss.
Harrison - Gungahlin, ACT
Birthday Tree
For the birthday of a little fella turning 5!
Bungendore, NSW
Testimonials
From our customers
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's will be added as they become relevant
On private land we will discuss options with the customer, because we don't need approvals, a tree can be planted anywhere.
On public land, we need to ensure approvals by the relevant authority is in place before trees can be planted. In this case we work with the customer to find a general area for the tree before seeking approval.
The best way to achieve this is to fill out the contact us link, and provide details of what you're considering, then we will work with you to determine the best way to support you and your business.
No funding is too big or too small and we will always do our best to cater for any size budget.