Illustration donated by Maria Janosko

Leila Aridi Afas has planted a tree in honor of Marian Bassett

I dedicate this tree to my darling friend, Marian, in celebration of her birthday on April 22nd, Earth Day. Marian is an amazing woman whose brilliance, compassion, generosity, humor and dedication brighten the lives of all those blessed enough to call her a friend. I chose this pink tree because it’s sassy and sweet, just like the birthday girl. Happy Birthday Marian!!

Leila Aridi Afas
Illustration donated by Maria Janosko

Fun Tree Facts

  • Scientists have shown that trees can “talk” to each other through complex root systems.
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-whispering-trees-180968084/
  • Rainforests produce over 40 percent of the world’s oxygen.
    United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
  • One tree that shades your home in the city will also save fossil fuel, cutting CO2 buildup as much as 15 forest trees.
    Arbor Day Foundation pamphlet #90980005
For more tree facts, see our Cards to Trees page or view more dedications

Why Paper Culture Plants Trees

  • We’re a paper company: moreso than most, trees are truly our business
  • We ALWAYS use 100% post-consumer recycled paper and/or alternative renewable fibers like cotton or bamboo which means our cards do not result in the cutting down of any new trees, however, that simply means that we do no harm to trees. We wanted to take it one step further by actively contributing to reforestation by planting trees.
  • Honestly, as founders, we knew we wanted to do something on a consistent basis and it was as simple as, we all just love trees!
  • Trees do amazing things - check out our list of tree facts