[omega3]

I suppose trees outside of Europe aren't taken into consideration for the European Tree of the Year award.

[rsynnott]

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!