Are you looking for kickass tree tattoos?
Want to learn all about the meaning of different tree tattoos?
Maybe you need inspiration as you’re thinking about getting a tree tattoo yourself?
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We asked dozens professional tattoo artists from all across the globe to share their best tree tats.
Here are the top 21 tree tattoos for men and women – and their meaning.
Tree Tattoos on Guys’ Arms
Trees and humans are actually not that different. They’re both social beings – helping and nurturing the elders and young ones.
This tree tattoo by Mauro from Rome represents the tree of life intertwining with DNA strands.
Mauro: “A family tree tattoo like this will often portray deeper roots and branches as a representation of the genetic instructions that all living things carry.”
Korean Pine Tree Tattoo
Ragyeom: “Pine trees are one of the favorite trees of Koreans. Despite of rain, wind, and snowstorms, the pine tree has become a symbol of solid integrity and willpower.
It is one of the most common evergreen trees and has a super cool appearance. Combining Confucian virtues such as loyalty and spirituality. It’s a strong spirit that is not swayed by the wind.”
Colorful Tree Tattoo for Men on Arm
It doesn’t always have to be black and white. Isn’t this colorful tree tattoo an eye catcher?!
Sometimes you don’t even need to put a meaning into something – loving trees might just be enough to get a tree tattoo!
Family Tree Tattoo Representing 3 Generations
Todd isn’t playing games when it comes to his tattoo designs. This family tree tattoo represents 3 generations of logging. The logging being in the Pacific Northwest, Oregon and Washington, USA.
Male Tree Tattoo Representing the Cycle of Life
A tree tattoo that represents the journey of life by Bara from Jakarta.
Tree of Life Tattoo on Forearm
Megha from New Dehli has done a great job in representing the circle of life with this design.
Megha: “You can see the deep roots and the many branches, portraying the strong foundation and increasing family members – as one can only add branches to the family tree. “
James, Tattoo Artist from Portland, Oregon about Tree Tattoos: “As a mythical symbol it is widely recognized as affirming and unifying all living creatures.”
For his client, this tree of life tattoo is a representation of growth and protection. It is a tribute to their norse and viking heritage.
Family Tree Tattoo for Men Representing the Future
This tree tattoo is still a work in progress, nevertheless, it already looks amazing! In the background you see an old gothic cathedral, while the bright tree catches the gaze. The two stones in the front represent two children.
What a beautiful way to depict a bright future, don’t you agree?
Tree Tattoos on Mens’ Backs
So much detail in this tree tattoo. The shading is amazing and again, you see the deep roots of the tree representing strength.
Tree Tattoos on Leg
has done a great job portraying the soul living in all things.
Hell Em Artwork: “It’s like the general consciousness that is wrapping up this whole world.
The spirit is found in everything, from rocks to trees to animals, to…
That’s why you can see body traits in this special tree, it represents the merging of those elements in the same aura.”