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Jack Larkin

Gums, ginkgos and a golden wych elm: which will win Victoria’s tree of the year?

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A ginkgo biloba planted in Geelong in 1859 and shortlisted for Victoria’s tree of the year. Photograph: National Trust

A decades-old shady eucalyptus, an elm beloved by thousands of commuters, and a type of ginkgo once thought to be extinct in the wild are among the finalists for Victoria’s tree of the year.

The competition run by the National Trust of Victoria started in 2016 as a way to raise awareness about trees around Victoria and advocate for their protection by celebrating significant trees.

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