Ancient Trees Around the World

Below are some of the most remarkable and ancient trees still standing across different continents. Each has its own incredible story, cultural significance, and environmental importance.

• 01

  Methuselah (California, USA)

  Estimated at 4,845 years old, Methuselah is a Great Basin bristlecone pine — the oldest known non-clonal tree on Earth, standing proudly in California’s White Mountains.

• 02

  Llangernyw Yew (Wales, UK)

  Around 4,000 years old, this ancient yew is believed to have been planted by Druids and remains a sacred symbol of continuity in the village of Llangernyw.

• 03

  The Senator (Florida, USA)

  A 3,500-year-old bald cypress tree that once towered over Big Tree Park. Though lost to fire in 2012, its legacy continues as one of nature’s giants.

• 04

  Jōmon Sugi (Yakushima, Japan)

  Estimated to be over 2,000 years old, this cryptomeria tree grows in the misty forests of Yakushima Island and is protected as a Natural Monument of Japan.

• 05

  The President (California, USA)

  A 3,200-year-old giant sequoia — the second largest tree on Earth, standing in Sequoia National Park and named after President Theodore Roosevelt.

• 06

  The Bosque El Rey Tree (Mexico)

  A 1,300-year-old Montezuma cypress found in the Bosque El Rey National Park — a living heritage of North American ecology.

• 07

  Llangernyw Yew (Wales)

  The Llangernyw Yew is a 4,000-year-old yew tree located in the village of Llangernyw in Wales. The Llangernyw Yew is one of the oldest trees in Europe and is believed to have been planted by Druids.

• 08

  The Tree of One Hundred Horses (Spain)

  The Tree of One Hundred Horses is a 1,000-year-old olive tree located on the island of Majorca in Spain. The Tree of One Hundred Horses is one of the oldest trees in Europe and is named after the legend that 100 horses were once tethered to its branches.

• 09

  The Chestnut Tree of One Hundred Horses (Spain)

  The Chestnut Tree of One Hundred Horses is a 1,000-year-old chestnut tree located on the island of Majorca in Spain. The Chestnut Tree of One Hundred Horses is one of the oldest trees in Europe and is named after the legend that 100 horses were once tethered to its branches.

• 10

  The Tree That Owns Itself (Georgia, USA)

  A 200-year-old oak tree legally granted ownership of itself and the surrounding land by the city of Athens — a symbol of environmental respect.

Nature’s Legacy: These trees have witnessed the rise and fall of civilizations, serving as timeless reminders of endurance and the need to protect our planet’s ancient life.