Two trees in Powys are in the running to be crowned Wales’ Tree of the Year.
The trees which have been shortlisted in this year’s competition, an annual event by the Woodland Trust, include a yew in Defynnog and a copper beech in Crickhowell.
The Defynnog yew is believed to be one of the oldest living trees in the world as it is at least 5,000 years old.
The ancient tree is known as a wandering yew meaning that its trunk had split and grown apart which looks like the trunks are walking away from each other.
Both trunks have previously been DNA tested to prove that they are from the same tree rather than being two trees growing close together.
The Crickhowell copper beech tree, which can be seen from other villages in the area, has stood over the town’s cemetery for over a century.
While there is no documented evidence to show exactly when it was planted, it can be seen in pictures from the 1930s which suggests it was planted in the 19th century.
With four other trees from Conwy and Carms also on the shortlist, it has been put to a public vote to decide the Welsh champion.
The shortlist is made up of six trees which has been whittled down from over 20 entrants.
Supported by players of the People’s Postcode Lottery, the awards will offer a £1,000 tree care award for the winning tree.
The director of Wales for the Woodland Trust Natalie Buttriss said: "Easily overlooked and routinely undervalued, trees deserve their moment in the spotlight.
"This contest highlights the need for better protection of the extra special trees living in Wales.
"The competition demonstrates how much people care about trees, so I would urge everyone to please visit our website and vote for your favourite tree.”
The competition, which also has a champion for England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, throws a spotlight on the nation’s best trees as well as helping to drive up their value and protection.
One of the four national winners will be chosen to represent the UK in the 2019 European Tree of the Year context.
Go to the Woodland Trust website to vote for your favourite tree - voting closes tomorrow.