The Island of Missing Trees is a 2021 novel by Turkish writer Elif Shafak.

A third narrative voice is a fig tree, who lived in the middle of a tavern in Cyprus, before a cutting was taken by Kostas and planted in his and Defne's English garden.

Ada's story looks at her grief with the loss of her mother, and her exploration of her cultural history, through her aunt Meryem's visit.

Kostas is sent to London to live with his uncle, whilst Defne is left behind, with a secret.

Through it all, the fig tree watches, offering insight into the characters’ past, the natural world, and the history of Cyprus.