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Ancient Trees Prove Age Is Not Fixed by Size
The article notes redwoods age does not match diameter with examples of Sequoias 27 feet and 11 feet 7.5 inches across showing ages of 1,244 and 2,017 years. It discusses Montezuma Cypress around Tule estimated 4,000 to 6,000 years old, with doubts about single tree status. Also mentions long lived oaks, chestnut, cedar of Lebanon and other large species with varying resilience to pests and weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypress
Santa Maria del Tule
Mexico City
Humboldt
Atlixco
Mexico
Tule
Sanford
Florida
Lebanon