Archive · 6 Jun 2025
World's Oldest Trees: Silent Witnesses to History
Some trees are super old, like they were around before our history books!
Methuselah in the US is over 4,850 years old, and its exact location is secret to protect it.
The Sarv-e Abarqu in Iran is about 4,000 years old.
The Llangernyw Yew in Wales is also very old.
In India, the Pillalamari banyan tree is about 800 years old, and the Thimmamma Marrimanu, with the largest canopy, is 550 years old.
The Siddhvari is the oldest scientifically dated banyan tree.
These trees have seen many changes over time.
Methuselah, a bristlecone pine in the U.S., is estimated to be over 4850 years old.
Sarv-e Abarqu, a cypress in Iran, is estimated to be 4,000 years old.
The Llangernyw Yew in Wales is believed to be between 4,000 and 5,000 years old.
Pillalamari, also known as the Peerlalamari banyan in India, is said to be 800 years old.
The Thimmamma Marrimanu banyan in India is 550 years old and holds a Guinness World Record.
- Who
- Methuselah, Sarv-e Abarqu, Llangernyw Yew, Pillalamari, Siddhvari and Thimmamma Marrimanu.
- What
- Information about ancient trees and their estimated ages.
- When
- The trees have existed for thousands of years.
- Where
- In locations such as the United States, Iran, Wales and India.
- Why
- To highlight some of the oldest trees in the world.
- Methuselah Age
- Over 4850 years
- Sarv-e Abarqu Age
- Approximately 4,000 years
- Llangernyw Yew Age
- Between 4,000 and 5,000 years
- Thimmamma Marrimanu Age
- 550 years
- Pillalamari Age
- 800 years
- Siddhvari Age
- 500 years