Tree of the Year

Live Oaks Oak2024 Tree of the Year

The Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is celebrating Arbor Day this year by again offering a contest tree lovers across Wake Forest are sure to love.

From now through Sunday, March 31, the UFD will accept nominations from residents for the 2024 Tree of the Year award.

Trees may be nominated for their size, species, historic significance, personal meaning, community benefit or general notoriety - but they must be located within the Wake Forest town limits..

To nominate your favorite tree, complete the nomination form and upload a photo of your tree.

Nominate Your Tree

 

Broccolini

What Happens Next?

Finalists will be selected by town staff, then voted on by the community during the week of April 8.

The tree that receives the most votes will be announced as the winner during Forest Fest on Saturday, April 20. 

The submitter of the winning tree will be awarded a certificate crowning their tree as the Wake Forest 2024 Tree of the Year.

Previous Winners

Previous “Tree of the Year” winners were the “Live Oaks Oak” in 2023 (shown top right) and a towering willow oak tree nicknamed “Broccolini” in 2021 (shown left).

The Live Oaks Oak is located within the Whistable Avenue roundabout, just off Wall Road, while Broccolini is located on the Brooks Street side of the Northern Wake Senior Center, 235 E. Holding Ave.

 

 

 

Tree of the Year
Urban Forestry Program Manager
919-435-9565