Raleigh's Tree of the Year Program

2025 Tree of the Year

Nominate a Tree for Raleigh's 2025 Tree of the Year

2024 Tree of the Year

a flowering dogwood tree in Windemere Beaver Dam Park

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.)

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