The National Trust’s Tree of the Year competition celebrates the significant trees of our state – the towering icons, quiet companions, and local legends that shape our landscapes and communities.
The Tree of the Year contest isn’t just about the oldest, the thickest, or the most beautiful tree, but it celebrates the vital role trees play in enriching our lives; supporting biodiversity and wildlife, providing shade, oxygen, and cleaner air, boosting mental health and wellbeing and trees that hold stories, memories, and deep cultural significance
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is the state’s leading advocate for the protection of trees. Since 1982, we have classified over 20,000 trees in 1,200 places across the state on the Significant Tree Register.
Key Dates
- Nominations Open: National Tree Day, Sunday 27 July 2025
- Nominations Close: Sunday 31st August 2025
- Finalists Announced and Voting Opens: 9am Tuesday, 23 September 2025
- Voting Closes: Midnight, Thursday 23 October 2025
- The Victorian Tree of the Year winner will be announced: Tuesday, 28 October
Nominating a Tree
Nominations for the 2025 Victorian Tree of the year have now closed. For updates on future competitions, sign-up to our mailing list here.
2025 Victorian Tree of the Year Shortlist
The National Trust’s Significant Tree Expert Committee will consider nominations and create a shortlist of 9 trees which will then go to a public vote.
If your favourite tree has missed out or isn’t yet included on the National Trust Register of Significant Trees, don’t worry – there’s always next year.
Voting
The 2025 Shortlist and Voting for the Victorian Tree of the Year will be open at 9am on Tuesday 23 September to everyone through our website, and close at midnight on Thursday 23 October.
The 2025 Victorian Tree of the Year winner, decided on by public vote, will be announced on Tuesday 28 October.
Question & Enquires
For competition enquiries email trusttrees@nattrust.com.au, for Media Enquiries email media@nattrust.com.au.
