Why InnovaTree Changes Everything

Most trees at your local nursery cost $80-$150 and grow a foot or two per year - if they survive the winter at all. InnovaTree is a different story entirely. It costs a fraction of the price, grows up to 10 feet per year, lives over 50 years, and was developed specifically for the tough winters of the Midwest.

It's not just fast. It's the smartest tree investment you can make for your property.

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    Growth Speed
    Why wait 10 years to enjoy your tree when you can start enjoying it in under 3? InnovaTree can grow over 10 feet a year to give you near instant shade.

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    The Cost
    A single InnovaTree kit starts at just $24 - a fraction of what a comparable tree costs at a traditional nursery. And unlike nursery trees, every kit comes with a sprouting guarantee.

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    Carbon Absorbtion
    InnovaTree absorbs up to 4 times more carbon per year than a traditional Red Pine - a meaningful difference for anyone who wants their yard to do something good for the planet.
Image of an InnovaTree from DIY Trees

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: make it easy for anyone to plant a great tree. We believe that fast-growing, affordable, science-backed trees like InnovaTree can help homeowners beautify their properties, replace lost trees, and make a real dent in carbon capture - one backyard at a time. We are proud to partner with the University of Minnesota's NRRI to bring this remarkable tree to the people who can benefit from it most.

Photo of Tim White, owner of DIY Trees

Our Founder

Tim White founded DIY Trees in Hermantown, Minnesota after discovering the InnovaTree through the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute. As a serial entrepreneur, Tim recognized something special: a genuinely remarkable tree with no easy way for everyday homeowners to buy it. He set out to change that.

Today, DIY Trees ships InnovaTree kits across the Midwest, making it simple for anyone to grow one of the world's most impressive trees - no nursery visit, no guesswork, no waiting decades for results. Tim's goal is straightforward: put an extraordinary tree in as many backyards as possible, one kit at a time.

Photo of Hawk Ridge in Duluth, Minnesota

Our Impact

Every InnovaTree planted captures up to 8.5 metric tonnes of CO₂ per acre per year - one of the highest carbon sequestration rates of any tree available to home growers. When you plant an InnovaTree, you're not just improving your yard. You're contributing to something bigger.

We're still a small operation, but we think big. Every kit we ship is a step toward a greener Midwest - and we're grateful to every customer who plants one.