Shopping Guide: Trees of the World

Trees of the World: A Shopper's Guide

Based on my visits and experiences, here's what you should know about shopping at Trees of the World.

Why You Should Visit

  • Expert Knowledge: You'll find Rodney and Carolyn, local experts with extensive knowledge of trees and plants. They can provide in-depth information and guidance. I've personally found Rodney to be a fountain of tree-related information.
  • Excellent Customer Service (Sometimes): Shoppers can expect helpful and friendly service. Carolyn, in particular, is known for her amazing customer service, knowledge, and advice.
  • Wide Selection: The location offers a great range of plants and trees to choose from.
  • Quality Products: Based on my visits, the compost available here is top-notch and has reportedly helped customers' vegetables grow significantly.
  • Relocation Services: The team is capable of relocating trees, as evidenced by their successful relocation of a magnolia tree.
  • Fruit Tree Expertise: They offer fruit trees and provide all the necessary information to care for them, making them a good choice for those gifting or looking to cultivate fruit trees.
  • Well-Priced Plants: Plants are well priced.

Why You Might Consider Alternatives

  • Inconsistent Service: Be aware that experiences seem to vary. Some customers report positive interactions, while others report negative experiences, including unfulfilled service promises.
  • Potential for Poor Workmanship: Unfortunately, some customers report significant issues, like trees being butchered and fences being destroyed, indicating potential issues with the quality of work performed.
  • Unprofessional Behavior: Some shoppers have reported aggressive and bullying behavior from Rodney when on-site, along with dishonesty.
  • Unreliable Project Completion: Shoppers have had issues with jobs not being completed within a reasonable timeframe, with projects being delayed for months without resolution.
  • Price Discrepancies: Some clients have been charged for services they didn't request.
  • Tree Damage Concerns: Be aware that there have been reports of tree damage by the team, so be mindful of the state of your trees and communicate expectations.