We're down to 10: the boab, ghost gum, golden wattle, Illawarra flame tree, karri, Moreton Bay fig, red flowering gum, river red gum and the snow gum.

Since I live in Brisbane, I'm rooting (get it?) for the Moreton Bay fig — but it's definitely got some hot competition.

Now's your chance to cast your final vote in the ABC's search for Australia's favourite tree.

And keep an eye on the ABC Science home page, where you'll be able to read a live blog announcing the winner from 9:30am AEST next Friday, August 26.

We've got lots of stories about trees in this week's newsletter in celebration of National Science Week.

First, read a list of five memorable trees from books we love — from the Magic Faraway Tree to the hoop pine in Too Much Lip — compiled by The Book Show's Claire Nichols.

Then, catch up on this week's episode of Future Tense, which looks at ancient trees and how they could help in the fight against climate change.

And retrace the steps of a 19th century botanist who's obsessed with eucalypts, with The History Listen.

Until next time,

Rosie Ryan, digital editor
 

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