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Author: Kalicia Bateman

LAST UPDATED: March 2nd, 2022

GiftTree, as its name suggests, is a gift basket company with a goal of turning ordinary gifting moments into extraordinary ones. Since its founding in 1997, GiftTree has been a top choice among customers because of GiftTree's high-quality, hand-chosen gifts. 

GiftTree operates from its headquarters in Vancouver, Washington. However, because of its other locations in Austin, Texas, and Charlotte, North Carolina, the company can offer two-day ground shipping to most areas within the United States. GiftTree also provides a full line of services to corporations and businesses, providing companies with personal business service representatives to simplify the business gift buying experience.

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The Good

  • Available Gift Baskets
  • Filter by Price, Occasion, and Gift Type
  • Place an Online Order 24/7
  • Extensive FAQ

Available Gift Baskets

GiftTree offers plenty of basket options for consumers — no matter the occasion. 

Customers can choose from the following options:

  • Gift Baskets
  • Wine Gift Baskets
  • Champagne Gift Baskets
  • Fruit Gift Baskets
  • Personalized Gifts
  • Business Gifts
  • Flower Bouquets
  • Cheese and Charcuterie
  • Wine and Champagne Crates
  • Gift Towers

Depending on the type of basket ordered, the contents will vary. However, customers can expect that a fruit basket will contain fresh fruit that was "picked and arranged by hand." 

Wine baskets generally have wine, wine glasses, chocolate, and a complimentary note card with a personal message. 

Filter by Price, Occasion, and Gift Type

GiftTree has so many options that it can be a little overwhelming for consumers. To make it easier, consumers can narrow down their choices by selecting a filter. The filter allows customers to shop by price, occasion, and gift type. 

Filtering the baskets by price is simple; customers can select from the following options:

  • Gifts Under $50
  • Gifts $50–$100
  • Gifts $100–$200
  • Gifts Over $200

Filtering baskets by occasion is also fairly simple; customers can choose from the following occasions:

  • Birthday
  • Thank You
  • Congratulations
  • Anniversary
  • Get Well
  • New Baby
  • Sympathy

Customers can also order gift baskets based on holidays, such as Mother’s Day, Easter, Christmas, and more. 

Place an Online Order 24/7

Consumers can order a GiftTree gift basket 24/7. 

If a customer orders a flower or balloon basket before 2:00 p.m. (Monday–Friday) in the recipient's time zone, they can get same-day delivery. 

For a Saturday delivery, customers will need to place their order by 12:00 p.m. in the recipient's time zone the Friday before. 

Sunday delivery is available in most areas if the order is placed before 12:00 p.m. (recipient's time zone) the Friday before. If GiftTree cannot fulfill the Sunday order, the company will contact customers by phone or email and arrange an alternative delivery date. 

Orders placed after 2:00 p.m. (recipient's time zone) will be delivered the next available day.
 
Keep in mind that fruit baskets are not available for Sunday delivery. 

Extensive FAQ

GiftTree's frequently asked questions page is full of helpful information. The company does its best to answer each question thoroughly and include all the details. This is especially helpful to customers who don't want to or don't have time to call or email the company to ask questions. 

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The Bad

  • Common Complaints
  • Shipping Limitations
  • Returns
  • Service Charge
  • Limited Customer Service Hours

Common Complaints

The most common complaints against GiftTree have to do with the company not delivering their products on the expected delivery date and the baskets not looking like what was initially ordered. 

While GiftTree does warn customers about both of these things on the website, it is frustrating for customers to order something and not have it arrive on time and not look as they expected it too. Several customers also complained that GiftTree's customer service team often knew little about why the products weren’t reaching the recipients and offered no solutions.  

Shipping Limitations

While GiftTree tries to get all baskets out and delivered by their specified delivery date, that doesn't always happen. The company explains, "Ground shipping* does not ensure delivery on a specific date. It can take up to seven business days to deliver your gift depending on the destination and time of year (delivery times during the holiday season are typically longer)."

Customers will need to select two-day or three-day shipping to ensure their delivery is delivered by the end of the selected date. Gift Tree warns customers that they'll need to choose Overnight Delivery via UPS or FedEx in their shopping cart to guarantee a specific delivery date. 

Returns and Substitutions

Customers cannot return fresh products (flowers, fruit, plants, balloons, trees, and fresh food gift baskets), perishable, personalized, and fragile items. If a product doesn't meet expectations, all products are covered by the GiftTree Guarantee.

Consumers should also know that GiftTree makes an effort to ensure that its products resemble the ones featured on the website. However, depending on the growing season, it is not always possible. In rural areas of the United States, particular flowers (exotic or tropical) may not be available. Keep in mind that the website states that "GiftTree reserves the right to substitute flowers of like color, appearance, and value."

Service Charge

The flower, balloon, and fruit baskets include a service charge fee — this is the same as the delivery fee. Customers should be aware that any additional fees or charges will depend on the gift basket. 

The service charge per item for balloon bouquets and floral arrangements is $17.95. The service charge per item for fruit baskets is $19.95.

Limited Customer Service Hours

While customers can order a gift basket online 24/7, GiftTree's customer service line is only available Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PST). This is slightly inconvenient as not all customers will be able to call within these hours.

Additionally, if a customer wants to order a gift basket over the phone, they will have to call within the given customer service time frame. 

GiftTree is also closed on weekends and on New Year's Day, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.

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The Bottom Line

GiftTree is certainly a good option for those looking to send a memorable gift. GiftTree’s baskets are unique and a great present for any holiday, event, or occasion. The company offers next-day and same-day shipping options for those who want their gift to reach their loved one by a certain date. If you are looking to send a unique gift that is sure to make your loved ones smile, GiftTree is a solid option. 

Although there are a number of complaints against the company, there are a few consumers who had no problems and highly recommend GiftTree. We recommend consumers look into GiftTree’s shipping and returns policy, as many customers have complained that their gift did not reach its recipient in time and the customer service team gave no explanation as to why. 

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Jennifer

I called customer service because the package wasn't going to be delivered until the dat after the birthday which upset me. I got told that I didn't pick expedited shipping and I had put the date that I wanted which is what the website tells you to do. They asked how they could help and I told them to call the recipient and tell them they would be getting a special package the next day. I found out that they didn't end up calling the recipient. I was very upset. I probably won't use them again based on my delivery service and the customer service I received.

7 years ago

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Cathy

The first time I ordered flowers from them, they were nice. The second time I ordered a dozen roses but the actual order only had 8 and it looked NOTHING like the photo. The roses were small and the vase was completely different and it was delivered very late in the day (around 5pm). They did refund me some of the money but I'd rather just pay for good quality roses from a better company.

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Hubert

The customer support was very good but my last purchase I was very disappointed with the gift basket I ordered. This is the second time I've ordered from Gift Tree and they messed up the package. The people that received my first one did not know where it came from. I was not very satisfied they did not look good.

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Dean Land

The gift boxes looked much bigger in the pictures. For the money, Costco is 100% better product. I was embarrassed to give these baskets to my clients. Had to do a last minute Costco run

7 years ago

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Jean Plano, TX

Very challenging web site to navigate, many times after order placed am told last minute... gift cannot be delivered. Irresponsible. Discounts offered are many times not applied

7 years ago

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Evelyn

I was told certain things where missing from the baskets. Person did not receive what I paid for. And I was told that delivery was going to be made the same say. But was done the next day.

7 years ago

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DrTSJ Plymouth, MI

I ordered a gift basket that had candy, cookies, and fruit. The basket arrived on Friday and was immediately put in the refrigerator. I looked in the basked on Saturday after pulling it out of the refrigerator and found 2 pieces of fruit had gone bad (mold on the orange and rotten soft spots on the apple). I took them out & put the basket back in the refrigerator. I gave the basked to some friends on Sunday only to learn that the remaining fruit had gone bad! I won't be ordering from them again. :-( Subsequent to posting my review I was contacted and offered another gift basket. I am to receive a non-fruit basket this week and am awaiting its arrival.

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

We greatly apologize for the poor quality fruit and would love to see how this happened and alert our quality team of the issue. Please reach our service team at 800.379.4065 or so that we can assist in replacing this item. The fruit should definitely last longer than 2 days with proper storage and this is not to be expected with your gift! We look forward to hearing from you!

Feb. 21st, 2019

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Caitlin M Seattle, WA

I ordered overnight shipping on 12.22, and the package didn't arrive until 12.28. This was meant to arrive to a friend while she was at the hospital, and it totally missed her. VERY disappointed in the customer service when I called. They only reimbursed me for the expedited cost of shipping, but still charged me the full cost of the basket and the standard shipping. If I'd known they were sending it 6 days later, I would not have bothered. I received several emails from them saying it had delivered on 12.26, and it wasn't until I called them directly that they said "oh well we can't control weather, and we don't know if shipments are delayed unless people call to complain." So essentially- they don't know where your products are unless you call with issues- they'll just send you emails confirming your package was shipped as ordered, even if it wasn't.

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

Caitlin, We are greatly sorry that this delay frustrated you and was disappointing. I have seen that your shipping costs were reimbursed, as well as extended a gift card to you in hopes that we can show you a much better experience in the future. The delay in delivery is unacceptable to us as well. We are working hard to ensure this does not happen again. You will be receiving an email from me shortly with these credits mentioned. We understand it was not about the money spent, but the sentiment of a gift being received, and want to do whatever we can do help at this time! Please reach me at if any further assistance is needed.

Thank you,
Monica LaCross

Jan. 21st, 2019

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Rita Patel Saint Paul, MN

GiftTree has wonderful products - I have used them for multiple items in the past. However, I had a inadequate flower bouquet sent out for Father's Day and rated it a 2/5 on their website. I have noticed that they do not allow any "negative" (i.e, constructive) reviews of their products/suppliers. This is unfortunate because it gives false advertising for prospective buyers by negating critical reviews. I wish there was a way to either reprimand the website for enabling this and/or provide a warning to customers of this. Can they be required, by law, to place a statement (large enough to be read by consumers) that specify something like: "Only positive feedback is reflected for the products available on this website"? They had issued me a $15 gift card due to my harsh critiques of their practices, and although this is nice to have, it doesn't fix the crux of the issue - critical reviews are not published.

10 years ago

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Kelly Teitelbaum Rollinsville, CO

I ordered a gift basket for my parents' anniversary. During the order completion process, I was asked for my email to receive order and delivery confirmation, as well as their contact information to ensure delivery. I provided both. I did not receive a confirmation or tracking email and only knew the basket was not delivered due to my mother telling me. The customer service representative said FedEx would only make one attempt to deliver on three dates, and would not contact them. They offered no compensation or refunded shipping. Use another company that stands behind their process.

8 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

Dear Kelly,

I'm so sorry that your parents beautiful anniversary gift was not able to be enjoyed on their special day! You absolutely should have received those email notices from us with your tracking information so that you could know exactly where the delivery was and when to expect it.

I was unable to reach you by phone, but have looked into your order for further assistance. At the time of the first delivery attempt, there was no one home to sign for the alcoholic package, so a tag was left on the door with an option to pick up the package at a nearby FedEx Office, or await the 2nd delivery attempt the following day.

I do see that the gift was delivered at 11:03 am this morning and hope it helped brighten your parents day. I'm truly sorry again that this delivery issue came as a surprise to you and have seen that you've been reimbursed for the shipping costs associated with this order. You can expect to see the below refund in your account within the next 3-5 banking days.

Please do not hesitate to reach me at if I can be of any further assistance.

Best Regards,
Sara M

Jun. 19th, 2018

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Winsome Passmore New York, NY

Ordered The Orchard Fruit Basket. The supplier did not send the fruits in the basket as shown, seems like they were on a paper plate and wrapped with plastic - very shabby job. Will not order again . Gift tree gave 2 options refund of $15 for basket t or $30 credit. Will take the $15 as I am through with them. Second time doing business the first was excellent

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Osama Shoubaki

Sender''s name was NOT on gift anywhere. Delivery was not as I agreed when I placed the order. Delivery was late for 1 day.

7 years ago

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Jean Avery

Order fruit basket. Received bruised - was replaced and was received in the same condition. However, my money was returned

7 years ago

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Barb

The item received looked nothing like what was shown on your website. Product received definitely not worth the $110 charged. Very disappointed.

7 years ago

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Sherry Brumfield

Although I was told the product was nice, it was delivered a day late and got no where with customer service expressing my dissatifaction

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NEW Wall Street Green Bay, WI

They messed up my order a few times, ran out of products multiple times throughout the year, and discontinued products without notices.

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

We greatly apologize for the changes in product and inventory. It is never our intention to fail you as a customer and often these changes are due to quality concerns on our part when items do not match the standards we aim for with our gift selection. I am sorry that any of these efforts affected you negatively and would love to look into this particular case to see what can be done! Please reach me at if there is anything at all I can do to gain your trust back, I will be happy to do so.

Best Regards,
Sara M.

Dec. 27th, 2018

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Alicia McDonald

I spent 2 hours on the phone ensuring my product would be delivered on time. I called two days in advance and spoke to 3 individuals that told me product wasn't ready. Upon speaking to a manager 1 hour later the product was ready and would be delivered.

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

Hi Alicia,
I believe I was the manager that you worked with to arrange the overnight gift to be sent! I very much apologize that the initial email was not received with your order dates and appreciate you allowing me to help in expediting the gift. I do hope the quality was what we expect for our valued customers and appreciate the honest feedback on where we can improve. Please do not hesitate to reach me at if I can ever assist in the future. Have a wonderful new year!

Best Regards,
Sara M.

Dec. 27th, 2018

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dyala evers

the tree is shorter than expected - about 30 cms of the height is just wooden stalk...and no green leaves

7 years ago

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Desire Portland, OR

the constant emails get really annoying- began to use a different provider to not get so much "spam"

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

Hi Desire,
I can definitely appreciate how frustrating it is to have your inbox full of unwanted messages and would be happy to help ensure that this is discontinued if they are not helpful! Please reach me at and let me know which email address these are being received at. I will gladly follow through on my part to put an end to this and am sorry for any upset we caused!

Best Regards,
Sara M.

Dec. 27th, 2018

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Martin Werr

Good service but unable to unsubscribe to the ridiculous number of emails spamming my inbox.

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tom

thew shipping costs mitigates and low price on product. the product is good though.

7 years ago

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Stephanie Jamaica, NY

The item I ordered was shipped 1 week after the originally quoted shipping date.

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Jack Burback

Couldn''t deliver on time then no communication but it finally worked out.

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Francine. Please unsubcribe

Not delivered when promised. Card did not say who sent fruit basket.

7 years ago

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karla almazan

was dissapointed in the packaging compared to the advertising

7 years ago

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Susan Filion

the fruit was elow what was expected for fruit at these prices

7 years ago

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Ilene

The baskets that I ordered twice were not as nice as the picture display

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

Hi Ilene,
I appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback and am very sorry that the gift received did not live up to the image. I'd love to see how this happened and help in making this right! We definitely want our quality team to be aware of any concerns as well, so that this doesn't happen to anyone else. Please reach me at with any information pertaining to the order.

Best Regards,
Sara M.

Dec. 27th, 2018

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Wanda

Basket was not as appear on the website.

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Dennis Noto Englewood, FL

promised deliverary date was two days late

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Stela mullen

Bad experience never got credit for my bad experience

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Glend Boccher

Late delivery and no follow up on complaints.

7 years ago

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Tina

The baskets were cheap and the stuff in them was aweful, not worth the money

7 years ago

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Reply from GiftTree

Hi Tina,
I appreciate your honest feedback and am very sorry that the quality was not up to the standards we hold ourselves to. I'd love to look into how this happened and help to make it right. We also want to be sure to report any quality concerns to our shipping team so they can pull and test the rest of the items so this doesn't happen to anyone else! Please reach me at to quickly assist.

Best Regards,
Sara M.

Dec. 27th, 2018