Commemorative Tree Planting Program
An ongoing Civic Beautification tree planting project for the San Diego area
Co-Chairs: Devonna Hall & Libby Levine
This project plants shade, habitat, evergreen and flowering trees throughout San Diego to commemorate loved ones, and to beautify San Diego. It is funded by donations of a minimum of $80 from members and friends in the community who wish to remember or honor someone special with a lasting and living tribute in the form of a beautiful tree.
With the growing awareness of the important role trees can play in improving living conditions among San Diego’s increasingly built-up environment, our program has expanded from planting Jacarandas exclusively, to planting a variety of beautiful evergreen and flowering trees — trees that will increase San Diego’s tree canopy with year-round shade; that will beautify neighborhoods and consequently create a stronger sense of community; that will improve air quality; and will support wildlife with habitat for birds, small mammals, arachnids, and beneficial insects. We offer trees suitable to local conditions and local preferences.
While no tree is planted for any one person and no plaque is placed on any specific tree, donors’ names and the names of their honorees are read aloud and recognized at a special Dedication Ceremony in Spring to which that year’s donors, and their honorees’ families are invited.
Looking for a birthday, graduation, or wedding present? You can honor someone by planting a tree in their name. And of course, memorializing someone with an evergreen, flowering or native tree is a wonderful gesture. If you have questions, please contact the co-chairs listed above.
Tree Donations
Planting a tree to memorialize or honor someone beautifies and benefits San Diego, as well as providing a memorable gift.
To purchase a commemorative tree, a donation of at least $80 can be designated “In Memory of”; or “In Honor of” a person or special event; or “To beautify San
Diego.” Trees are planted without designation or plaques for a specific person, and are placed on public land, where they will thrive and benefit San Diego with
their beautiful blooms or cooling shade. To support this program, donations of any amount can also be made to help offset costs of delivery and planting.
We are a 501(c)3, non-profit organization, and all donations to this program are tax deductible.
If you are donating for more than one honoree, please fill out a form for each person.