Free Trees for Babies
Claim a free tree to mark your baby’s birth, a new arrival, an adoption, or a baby who is deeply missed. All of these moments deserve a living tribute.
Through Fife Climate Forest, funded by the Scottish Government, families across Fife can now claim a free native tree to plant and watch grow alongside their family’s story.
Is this for you?
We’d love to hear from you if:
- You have a pre-school child in your family
- You’d like to celebrate an adoption
- You’d like to commemorate a baby who was lost
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You live in the Fife Council area and have room for at least a small tree to grow in your garden.
Choose your tree
Every tree tells a story. Pick the one that feels right for yours.
Cherry Plum
An early bloomer, covered in delicate white blossom each spring — a joyful, hopeful start. Reaches around 8–10m if left to grow freely, but responds well to pruning and can easily be kept smaller or grown as part of a hedge — a good choice for compact gardens.
Spindle
Known for its vivid pink and orange autumn colour, spindle is a quiet showstopper once it settles in. One of the smallest options on offer, typically growing to just 3–6m, making it ideal for smaller gardens or planting close to a boundary.
Rowan
Traditionally linked with protection and good fortune, rowan brings clusters of bright red berries loved by birds. Grows in a neat, upright shape rather than spreading wide, so it doesn’t overwhelm a smaller plot or cast heavy shade, even though it can eventually reach 8–15m.
Field Maple
Fife’s own native maple – hardy, elegant, and glowing gold in autumn. Slow-growing and tolerant of pruning, it can be kept well-shaped in a garden setting for many years, even though it’s capable of reaching greater heights over a long lifetime.
Not sure what will suit your space?
As a rough guide – Choose spindle for the smallest gardens, cherry plum or rowan for an average-sized garden, and field maple if you have a bit more room or don’t mind pruning as it matures.
When you come to plant your tree, use our handy tree planting guide
Why trees matter
- Trees provide homes and food for wildlife, supporting birds, insects, and other species right in your garden.
- Trees capture carbon, clean our air and provide shade, helping tackle climate change close to home.
- Trees make the future better for our families, growing alongside your child for generations to come
Register your interest
Ready to claim your free tree? Register your interest today and we’ll be in touch with more details on collection and planting.
Free Trees for Babies is part of Fife Climate Forest, funded by the Scottish Government.
