Raleigh's Tree of the Year Program

2025 Tree of the Year

• Voting ended on April 23 at 5 p.m.
• The winning tree will be announced at the City of Raleigh’s Earth Day and Arbor Day event at Dorthea Dix Park on April 25.

2024 Tree of the Year

Congratulations to Raleigh's 2024 Tree of the Year

From the nominator:
This native flowering dogwood "Caroline" growing in Windemere Beaver Dam Park. Resides on Nottingham near Leonard and is a stunning tree when in full bloom.

2023 Tree of the Year

From the nominator:
Red lace-leaf Japanese Maple at the JC Raulston Arboretum. - Acer palmatum Dissectum Atropurpureum Group - This tree is the emblem of the JC Raulston Arboretum

2022 Tree of the Year

From the nominator:
Nestled between Park Shops and Page Hall on NC State’s campus, a ginkgo tree — lovingly dubbed “The Tree” by students — has captured the hearts of the Wolfpack with its magnificent fall transformation. (A tree with a cult following? Color us surprised.)