A tree is one of the few universal images of family as a symbol of life and lineage. Shared roots connect a family to their ancestors & past; the trunk provides support, giving the family shape and strength; sprawling branches express bringing about new life & a family reaching to the future. Each layer tells a unique story, full of hope & struggle, dreams & growth.

birch:

symbolic of new beginnings, renewal. hearth & home, protection, courage, wisdom, bringing dreams together, preparing for new patterns of living

magnolia:

symbolizes dignity, nobility, gentleness, womanly beauty, purity, joy, endurance, health & healing, strength, inner-self, something dear held close to the heart