The Victorian Tree of the Year 2025 is here – and we need your help to choose the most magnificent significant trees in Victoria!
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.
Whether it’s the tree you pass every day on your way to work, the one at the heart of your favourite park, or a majestic giant that’s been standing for centuries—this is your chance to shine a spotlight on a tree that matters.
We’re calling on tree enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone with a passion for our natural heritage to nominate their favourite significant trees for this year’s shortlist.
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 nominations period is open from National Tree Day, Sunday 27 July until Sunday 31 August.
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.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Victorian Tree of the Year contest, a tree must be registered on the National Trust Register of Significant Trees.
Who can nominate
Individuals, community organisations, environmental action groups, local councils – anyone can nominate a tree!
Completing the Nomination
Nominating a tree is easy! To nominate a tree for this year’s competition:
You can also nominate a tree by sending an email to trusttrees@nattrust.com.au. Be sure to include the tree’s file number, and why you think this tree should be 2025 Victorian Tree of the Year. Please also give us your contact details.
Nominations open on National Tree Day, Sunday 27 July 2025.
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.
Key Dates
Question & Enquires
Enquiries email trusttrees@nattrust.com.au.
The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is the state’s leading advocate for the protection of trees, celebrating the benefits they provide to our communities. Since 1982 the National Trust has classified over 20,000 trees in the National Trust Significant Tree Register.
The towering Mountain Ash (Eucalyptus regnans), known as the “Mount Fatigue Giant” in Gunyah (South Gippsland) was voted the 2024 Victorian Tree of the Year.
The National Trust is the state’s leading advocate for the protection of trees, celebrating the positive impact they have on the local community. Become a Member or Donate to help support this vital work.
