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by omega3 449 days ago
I suppose trees outside of Europe aren't taken into consideration for the European Tree of the Year award.
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And possibly Australia, based on the precedent set by Eurovision.

EDIT:

> Taking second place is the majestic Portuguese Moreton Bay Fig.

> This tree was planted in the 19th Century in Coimbra's romantic Quinta das Lágrimas Gardens from seeds exchanged with Sydney's Botanical Garden and is a treasured landmark.

AHA!