diff --git a/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_node.py b/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_node.py
index 90e1492658b..420c03a0c15 100644
--- a/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_node.py
+++ b/scripts/startup/bl_ui/space_node.py
@@ -197,7 +197,8 @@ class NODE_HT_header(Header):
         if is_compositor:
             layout.prop(snode, "pin", text="", emboss=False)
 
-        layout.operator("node.tree_path_parent", text="", icon='FILE_PARENT')
+        if len(snode.path) > 1:
+            layout.operator("node.tree_path_parent", text="", icon='FILE_PARENT')
 
         # Backdrop
         if is_compositor: