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Trees trivia | In eastern California, a Great Basin bristlecone pine (Pinus longaeva) known as Methuselah has long been considered Earth's oldest living thing. According to tree-ring data, Methuselah is 4,853 years old — meaning it was well established by the time ancient Egyptians built the pyramids at Giza. #quiz #trees #reels #Quizzes | Clever & Wise Quiz

Probably my favorite tree in the world: the #DawnRedwood #metasequoiaglyptostroboides This tree, originally from China, was believed to be extinct. In 1941, this living fossil began a process of rediscovery that eventually led to it becoming a collectors item specimen in botanical gardens around the world. Though the #DawnRedwood does best in a Zone 6 or even a slightly warmer climate, some specimens can survive even into Zone 3-4 where winter temperatures drop to -35 C! Dawn #Redwoods are consi

The Dawn Redwood is a unique tree with an interesting story. It is considered a living fossil, and was thought to be extinct until it was discovered growing in China in the 1940s. This grove at the Morris Arboretum is spectacular! The trees were planting in 1953 and are already over 100ft tall. #dawnredwood #trees #tree #baldcypress #forest #urbanforestry #philly #philadelphia #metasequoia #gardening #garden #redwood #dawn #confiers #Sequoia | Andrew The Arborist