By Jasreet Kaur03, Jun 2024 12:45 PMjagranjosh.com
oldest trees
Do you know about the oldest trees in the world? There are thousands of trees on earth surviving for years now. Tap to read about oldest trees in the world.
Methuselah
A Great Basin bristlecone pine in California, over 4,800 years old, symbolizing resilience and survival in harsh conditions.
Prometheus
This ancient bristlecone pine from Nevada, cut down in 1964, revealed an age exceeding 4,900 years, illustrating natural longevity.
Old Tjikko
A Norway spruce in Sweden, its clonal root system is around 9,560 years old, showing remarkable adaptation and survival.
Sarv-e Abarqu
An ancient cypress in Iran, estimated to be 4,000-4,500 years old, holding significant cultural and historical importance.
Jōmon Sugi
This Japanese cedar on Yakushima Island, aged between 2,170 and 7,200 years, stands as Japan's oldest and largest tree.
Llangernyw Yew
A yew tree in Llangernyw, Wales, estimated to be over 4,000 years old, deeply rooted in local mythology and history.