Illustration donated by Katy Shen

Violeta Balan has planted a tree in honor of Alex Hera

I hope this tree grows like you, strong but flexible, adapting to all the challenges nature or life throws at you and all around beautiful.

Violeta Balan
Illustration donated by Katy Shen

Fun Tree Facts

  • The net cooling effect of a young, healthy tree is equivalent to ten room-size air conditioners operating 20 hours a day.
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
  • A University of Illinois study finds that trees in urban areas are directly correlated with lower levels of fear, fewer incivilities, and less violent and aggressive behavior.
    F. E. Kuo, herluiuc.edu

  • Scientists have shown that trees can “talk” to each other through complex root systems.
    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-whispering-trees-180968084/
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