This tree might be the oldest living thing in Europe

[bluemingidiot]

According to scientists, a Bosnian pine (Pinus heldreichii) growing in the highlands of northern Greece is more than 1,075 years old.

www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2016/08/19/this-tree-might-be-the-oldest-living-thing-in-europe/?wpisrc=nl_science&wpmm=1

[Skandi]

Almost certainly it isn't, not by a long long way there are many Yews in the Uk over 1000 and a few over 3000 years, the oldest is estimated at over 5000 years. The reason this tree is considered the oldest is because it's nice and easy to count it's rings, whereas the older trees have rotted out in the middle, however dna checks, growth rate and in some cases historical records can be used to estimate the age of older trees

[bluemingidiot]

How about the oldest tree in continental Europe?

[here to stay]

Many Coastal Redwoods are older, the oldest being about 2000 years. Bristle Cone Pines are a lot older than thatz up to 5000 years old.

[bluemingidiot]

You Americans always have to be older than everyone else. Why must you be so competitive? 

killjoy, noun, a person who spoils other people's fun or enjoyment 

[here to stay]

Aug 24, 2016 4:15:02 GMT bluemingidiot said:

You Americans always have to be older than everyone else. Why must you be so competitive? 

killjoy, noun, a person who spoils other people's fun or enjoyment 

When you live in a place that has the biggest trees in the world, and the longest lived one too, it's hard not to cast a little shade over the noise made over what seems so- well- very little. Sorry...... sort of......