9 Oldest Trees In The World

There are many wonderful moments in the outdoors. Whether it's a crisp autumn morning, the smell of a campfire, or watching your dog chase after squirrels through the meadow, we've compiled the top 9 oldest trees in the world (not in the order).

1. Banyan Tree – Lebanon

The Banyan Tree at the Cedars of God Church is over 1000 years old. The tree was planted during the Fatimid Dynasty (907 to 1171). According to Lebanon Tourism, "It is also said to be the oldest and largest tree of this kind on the face of Earth."

While in Lebanon, explore the eastern sea of the Mediterranean with their historic villages, great beaches, and hiking in the hills.

2. Quercus falcata – Turkey

The ancient tree, estimated to be more than 700 years old, is located at the Hippodrome in Bursa, Turkey. The Turkish people believe that the tree is the tree of Hera, a powerful goddess. If you visit this tree, the leaves will bleed when touched, and your breathing will be affected.

If you can't visit, Bursa is also known for beautiful open air baths and two museums: the Archaeological Museum and the Natural History Museum.

3. Anomia persica – China

The rare Anomia persica tree was discovered in China, and grows only at the Yellow River. It is the world's only cultivated Anomia in a part-permit system, where the tree's roots are supplied with topsoil.

The tree is unique because its leaves are extremely delicate, thin and short. The flower buds also turn yellow as they age, leaving their only spot for blossoming on the end of the leaf.

4. Quercus suber – Spain

The Quercus suber tree in Port Mahon is approximately 800 years old. The indigenous Mi'kmaq people of Canada and the United States are known to use this tree as a remedy for stomachaches and headaches.

5. Ailanthus altissima – China

The Ailanthus altissima tree grows only in China. The tree is one of the largest in the world, and can grow to more than 250 feet in height. The Chinese eat its leaves.

6. Washington Crispin Oak – Hawaii

This ancient tree is approximately 600 years old. It stands in a natural bowl, overlooking Mauna Kea. There are no leaves on it because it is old enough to not need them anymore. The famous state tree of Hawaii is fed by a waterfall and located at Mauna Kea Tropical Botanical Garden.

7. Hua Hin Big Tree – Thailand

This giant huang bayu is the first big tree in Hua Hin. The oldest bayu is 500 years old and was taken care of by an old couple for the past 80 years. According to the Hua Hin Royal Park, "The tree, about 7.5m high, was transplanted here about 80 years ago to settle between the beach and the garden. Since then, the well-known bayu (mainly crabapple) has become a landmark on the Royal Park, a beautiful tree that is known worldwide. It is an ideal example of huang bayu (mainly crabapple)."

8. Ziziphus – Botswana

This remarkable tree is 200 years old, and was discovered at a company farm in Makgadikgadi Pans National Park. According to National Geographic, "When arid conditions abated, the old man of the wood shaded the surrounding area. As a result of his shallow roots, more than 90 species of plants, including bird's nest, wild mango and acacia, sprang up in his shade, even trees whose seeds take up to 1,200 years to germinate."

9. King of the Forest – Russia

The City of Koltsovo is home to a towering Quercus suber called "The King of the Forest," a European relic of the ice age. Its age is unknown but experts think it was alive in the 18th century. In 1703 it was alive, and in 1805 the trunk was alive with its branches firmly attached. In the 1960s a nearby construction began and it was uprooted, to its suffering and disappointment, in 1961. The next year, local gardeners decided to replant it in its current location, which it still can be found in.

Conclusion:

Many countries have native trees that are so well-adapted to their climate that they can live for hundreds of years without leafing out. These trees are extremely tolerant of climate change. They grow in all types of environments , from deserts to swamps to mountains to sea to, you guessed it, "hospitable land."