# parent

> The parent of this TreeViewItem. If it is null then it is considered the root of the TreeViewItem tree.

## Definition

* **Type:** Property
* **Namespace:** [UnityEditor.IMGUI.Controls](/engine/6000.0/script-reference/unityeditor/imgui/controls.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEditor

```csharp
public virtual TreeViewItem parent { get; set; }
```