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TheTreeCenter has a rating of 3.1 stars from 203 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TheTreeCenter most frequently mention excellent condition, good shape, and next day. TheTreeCenter ranks 3rd among Trees sites.

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    26
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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 37.5%
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Top Positive Review

“Insect damage”

Laura Q.
7/2/24

I received 3 items - a hinoki and 2 cherry laurels. They look great and arrived hydrated. However the leaves of both cherry laurels are riddled with round holes from insect damage. That was disappointing.

Top Critical Review

“Don't honor their warranty”

Geri S.
6/11/24

The Tree Center US Rated 1 out of 5 stars Purchased 3 trees and received them… Purchased 3 trees and received them infested with bugs. Called and emailed. I did everything they asked me to do and they refused to help. Turned them into the Better Business bureau and the case was closed as Unresolved because they do NOT HONOR THEIR WARRENTY. Stay away from them.

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Thumbnail of user lauraw719
New York
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July 2nd, 2024
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I received 3 items - a hinoki and 2 cherry laurels. They look great and arrived hydrated. However the leaves of both cherry laurels are riddled with round holes from insect damage. That was disappointing.

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Michigan
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June 11th, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Purchased 3 trees and received them…
Purchased 3 trees and received them infested with bugs. Called and emailed. I did everything they asked me to do and they refused to help. Turned them into the Better Business bureau and the case was closed as Unresolved because they do NOT HONOR THEIR WARRENTY. Stay away from them.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Purchased 3 trees and received them…
Purchased 3 trees and received them infested with bugs. Called and emailed. I did everything they asked me to do and they refused to help. Turned them into the Better Business bureau and the case was closed as Unresolved because they do NOT HONOR THEIR WARRENTY. Stay away from this company.

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Michigan
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May 13th, 2024
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I bought a Korean Fir for my Granddaughter who just bought her first home.
She sent me pictures of it, wow! What a poor example of a pricey Korean Fir! I contacted customer service to no avail. They finally sent me an email today stating that I could return the tree at my expense and they would make a determination whether they would refund me or not. Yeah right. They sent this junky looking tree out in the first place, why would they ever refund me for it? I do not recommend them for anything.

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How poor their quality standards are.
How poor their customer service is
How poor their return policy is.
How overpriced they are for the quality of tree I received.

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Oklahoma
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May 16th, 2024

Ordered four lavender plants. They arrived in a horrible state. Two totally dead; two wilted and died a few days later. Received refund for two. Working on refund for other two. Reordered —we'll see how this one goes.

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Florida
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May 15th, 2024

They are all here. They all look great I haven't planted them yet. Making someone put in 100 characters on a review is ridiculous!

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Thumbnail of user debrac1013
North Carolina
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April 9th, 2024

I ordered red twig dogwoods and rhododendron from the Tree Center. Every one was pot bound and weed/moss infested!

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Terrible plants! Don’t purchase here!

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Tried to plant, they died. The gave a credit for some of the purchase, now I’m fighting warranty

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Thumbnail of user craigc1009
Texas
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October 29th, 2023
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The 2 trees I paid nearly $300 for are merely twigs about the thickness of a pencil. I called and left a message as well as sent an email
No call back just an email that said basically I got what I ordered and I could pay to return them but no refund. Just a store credit. These might be considered trees in 10 years. I'm turning them into VISA and Meta for fraud to get me money back.

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Scam

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Thumbnail of user staceym391
Illinois
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June 10th, 2020

Thank you The Tree Center for such beautiful plants. They were well packaged and arrived earlier than expected. I can't wait to put them in the ground. I have already looked at ordering different plants but you're better out of stock!

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North Carolina
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November 1st, 2021
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I ordered 2 emerald green (more than $200) and both plants are sick and died in 2 weeks.

I asked if they can do a refund or replacement, but apparently, Rachel from Customer Service said I had to buy an optional 1-year warranty. Instead, she offered a discount for the next purchase. No, thanks.

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Pennsylvania
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June 10th, 2020

I purchased 3 Skip laurels in 5-gal pots ($69.50 per plant delivered), which turned out to be considerably smaller than expected for the price. My fault, I suppose, for not calling to inquire first. 5-6' specimens are selling in excess of $100 locally and online. My plants were only about 20-24" tall because they had been "topped" to fit in cardboard boxes. The root systems and main stems looked like they could have supported way more foliage. Because of this I'm hopeful they will grow rapidly once established. We'll see. On the plus side, all 3 plants arrived in good condition and have been doing well in the ground.

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New York
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September 25th, 2022
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Recently purchased an apple tree for $120 on site when it arrived it was covered in scab. I tried treating infection but it completely covers Tree. After asking for refund I was told I didn't purchase one year policy so since it's been 45 days not 30 they will do nothing. Look at photos is this a healthy tree as promised. Sadly I will purchase from the many other companies that automatically guarantee their products, ship healthy trees, and not try to quote small print on their refund policy to avoid providing a honest product

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Shop elsewhere. For price better refund and same trees at other sites

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Thumbnail of user dianea385
Michigan
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October 4th, 2020

I love this brand. I've purchased A LOT of trees and shrubs this past month and they all arrived quickly (within a week via fed x), very nicely packaged and without much damage to the plant. And their website is great! Easy to navigate with good photography. Have already been recommending them to my friends. All my trees/shrubs are planted and have received some good soaking rains and are ready for winter with a good coat of mulch. See ya in the spring!

Thumbnail of user danielv455
Kentucky
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December 9th, 2020

I was reluctant to buy plants online, sight unseen, especially at the end of the fall planting season. But to get plants not available locally I took a chance and ordered 6 7-gallon Steeds Upright Hollies from The Tree Center. All arrived 4 days later - beautiful, green, fresh, healthy, full, tall (48 inches nice the soil). Had I been there in person, I could not have selected better looking plants.

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Alabama
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September 29th, 2020

We really love our Dwarf English Hedges. They came packed very well and still fresh. They look great when we received them and we planted right away in our backyard. We can't wait until it grows bigger. I will leave another review when they grow bigger and beautiful and then I might give them 5 stars. I do recommend this place and would buy something again from the Tree Center.

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Maryland
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June 10th, 2020

I was highly impressed by the quality of trees and the way that they were packed and shipped. I have recommended to friends. I was actually surprised by all of the negative reviews. I also called to swap one shrub for another. Customer service was helpful that the replacement was substituted without issue. I do think buying local is ideas but I would order from Tree Center again. It was very convenient to have them delivered to my house.

Thumbnail of user stevec2068
New Hampshire
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May 14th, 2022

I suggest buy nothing. Spent over a grand holly trees don't make it less than a year and I get a discount for future purchase. Don't buy from this company over 36 dead trees and get nothing stay away I'm headed to NH better business with them. They are more in selling insurance versus a quality product. STAY AWAY and please shop local and don't make the mistake I did. I lost all respect for them. Keep in mind I sold retail for 47 years and would have never expected this from them, not a respectable company in my opinion. Yes I gave them an option to assist me but they opted to discuss my lack of insurance on their what I now call a scam. DO Not BUY

Thumbnail of user williamg970
Tennessee
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June 28th, 2020

Ordered quite a few plants/trees. Most were ok, but 3 died within a week of planting and another one looks like it might be dying. No guarantee or warranty unless you pay extra. Trees not what they picture. Delivery and packaging was good. All orders received within 2 weeks of placing order. Will wait and see how many more die before deciding to order from them again.

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Just keep in mind that the plants and trees you order don't resemble the pictures on the website. They are smaller than stated and some look a little scraggly.

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I planted everything I ordered. Three have died within a week of planting. Keeping an eye on the rest.

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Thumbnail of user cherylem145
Ohio
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May 5th, 2021

Plants arrived well-packaged with detailed planting instructions. They were in excellent condition. We were happy to have found this online source, as the variety of nine-bark we wanted (little devil) was unavailable at any of our local garden centers. We would definitely purchase from The Tree Center again.

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Thumbnail of user susanm3208
Ohio
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July 28th, 2021

I was sent the wrong bush. This is NOT a cardinal red hydrangea. I have been trying to get someone to call me for two weeks. Their stuff is of poor quality and they have miserable customer service. Go to a local nursery or big box store where they actually care about future business with you.

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I wish I had read the reviews before I ordered.

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Thumbnail of user nancyk1855
Arizona
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June 22nd, 2023

After ordering and being charged for my order, called as no shipping confirm was received. Informed another week to ship and when I wanted to cancelled was told they would be charging a 20% restocking charge.

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Thumbnail of user lm255
Maryland
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June 10th, 2020

I ordered four skip laurel bushes. The bushes arrived prior to expected date. They were in good shape. We planted them as instructed. Several weeks later, the bushes are doing well. Very satisfied so far.

Thumbnail of user caroler148
Tennessee
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June 14th, 2020

Bought 3 Little Gem Magnolias. One was a little beat up as 2 were packed together but all in all they were nice trees and are planted in my backyard. Watering everyday to keep them in good health. I will order other plants from the tree center later on. Shipped fast and received them in 2 days. Very good service,
Thanks, Carole R.

Thumbnail of user jl877
Colorado
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May 13th, 2023

This company advertises lightening fast shipping. Placed my order on Tuesday. It's now Saturday and haven't heard a word. I've tried calling since yesterday-multiple times- cannot get a human and do get various voice mails instructions. I've tried the chat that they say is available 24/7. In fact, there is no response whatsoever on their chat and I've messaged multiple times two days in a row! SUCH BUNK! I suggest going to Fast Growing Trees. I ordered there and they have shipped quickly!

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Thumbnail of user bettyburton2010
Georgia
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October 17th, 2023
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When I opened the box and took the tree out the leaves were all curled up and some of the leaves were eaten by insects then I noticed a leaf with something fuzzy in it with tiny black eggs the tree cost $119.and return shipping was$109.plus tax so buyers beware

Thumbnail of user sd787
Georgia
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October 2nd, 2020

Do NOT purchase a tree from this site. I purchased a warranty for 3 Blue Spruce Trees. I even forwarded my invoice receipt clearly stating that the trees have a 1-year warranty. Their response was that it was a technical glitch that has been fixed, and too bad, so sad. I spent $100 per tree and two of them died. One was because the root ball became dislodged during shipping, killing the corona roots, and therefore the tree eventually. I have purchased plants from several other sites and have never had a problem. I will never purchase from TTC again.

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