For the dendrologists of our society, the oldest trees in the world are the sources of study. Like the oldest things in the world, trees that have stood for thousands of years have survived turmoil, wars, and natural disasters. Their thick bark saw world-changing events and many people passing by them. Their roots have reached deep into the world, soaking up water and nutritious resources from the ground to stay alive for many years. The oldest tree in the world, for example, has stood and used the Earth for survival for thousands of years.
4,854 years — that is how long the world’s oldest tree has stood on Earth, living off the land. It was able to survive disasters that range from earthquakes to wildfires, which are very common in the California area (at least in recent years). The reason for this survival is the basic composition of every long-living tree.
The oldest living tree in the world has to have the ability to survive through the good and bad times — through drought and rainy seasons. So, it’s not a wonder why these trees are either huge and full of leaves or small and look like dried-up bones sticking from the ground.
While you might now know one or two things about the oldest tree ever, there is more to learn about it. After all, with some trees reaching the age of over 1,000+ years, their barks hold secrets that no one will ever know.
While lumberjacks might be afraid to cut them down, no one will be angry if you upvote your favorite old tree. So be sure to upvote old trees in the list below that you like. If you have any information to share, do so in the comments below.
#21 Árbol Del Tule - 1433–1600 Years Old
Nicknamed the Tree of Life, Árbol Del Tule is located in Mexico and is 1,433–1,600 years old. With the tree becoming an icon of the local area and a popular tourist attraction, this traffic is causing some side effects. Its roots are damaged by the lack of water, population, and the large traffic from the nearby highway.
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#22 Great Camphor Of Takeo - More Than 3000 Years Old
More than 3,000 years old, the Great Camphor Of Takeo is the sixth largest tree in Japan overall. While this Cinnamomum camphora species tree is already beautiful, the surrounding nature can also capture your eyes. Since the 1970s, the tree has been labeled as a national monument of Japan and Takeo City.
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#23 Algarrobo Abuelo - 1200 Years Old Or More
Around 15 m (49 ft) high, it is one of the oldest trees in Argentina and possibly among the Algarrobo species. With estimates of its age usually landing on 1,200 or more, Algarrobo Abuelo is located in the old estate of the writer Esteban Agüero. The area around the tree has become one of the purest spots of nature you can find on Earth.
#24 Te Matua Ngahere - Around 1200 And 4000 Years Old
Te Matua Ngahere is the oldest tree in New Zealand, whose age is usually said to be around 1,200 and 4,000 years old. Its name comes from the Māori, and the tree can also be called the Father of the Forest. It plays an important part in the Māori culture and, to some extent, in the local animal and flora kingdoms.
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#25 Baikushev's Pine - Around 1300 Years Old
Around 1,300 years old, it was planted around the same time when Asparuh, the founder of the first Bulgarian kingdom, lived. Baikushev's Pine was named after the discoverer of the tree, Kostadin Baikushev. Today, it is one of the oldest coniferous trees in Bulgaria and is situated in the Pirin mountain area.
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#26 Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi - 2309 Years Old
According to myth, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi grew from a sampling taken from the Bodhi tree, a legendary monument. Its legendary status comes from the fact that Buddha found enlightenment under it. Confirmed to be 2,309 years old, Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi is the oldest tree to have an exact date when it was planted by a human.
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#27 The Ancient Yew - Around 4000 Years Old
Carbon dating reveals that The Ancient Yew is around 4,000 years old, making it the second oldest tree in England. At one point in its life, the hollow space of the tree was filled in with concrete, and parts of it began to decay. However, today, the tree is flourishing nicely and has not yet fallen prey to fires.
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