The oldest tree in the world

In daily life, you will see many parks and roads full of trees, flowers and plants. So have you ever tried to guess how old these trees are? The oldest tree in the world How big is it? Let me take you to find out!

The oldest tree in the world: 9,500 years old

According to the British "Daily Mail" on January 24 According to a Japanese report, scientists from Sweden's Umea University discovered the world's oldest tree on a mountain range in central Sweden. Its root system is 9,500 years old and continues to grow.

The oldest tree in the world: how it was discovered

This European spruce (also known as Norway spruce) is called Old Tjikko and was discovered by scientists in 2004. It was discovered during a tree census in Sweden's Fulufjallets National Park. After carbon dating, it was found that its root system is at least 9,500 years old, but its trunk is relatively young.

The world’s oldest tree: why it has survived so long

Scientists say the tree has survived so long thanks to its asexual reproduction characteristics, which means It can effectively clone itself. No other big tree can live so long. The trunk of this 4-meter-tall tree looks quite young, but its root system has been growing for nearly 10,000 years.

Researchers said: During the Ice Age, sea level was 120 meters lower than now. Much of the water between what is now England and Norway was then forest. This may be a fir tree from that place and time. ?

I believe everyone has a clear understanding of the oldest tree in the world. So what are the famous ancient trees in China? Continue to follow me and take a look!

Xuanyuan Cypress --In the Huangdi Temple on Qiaoshan Mountain in the north of Huangling County, Shaanxi Province

Xuanyuan Cypress stands in the Xuanyuan Temple at the foot of Qiaoshan Mountain. It is a genus of Platycladus arborvitae, with a tree height of more than 20 meters and a chest circumference of 7.8 meters. Although it has experienced more than 5,000 years of wind and frost, it is still strong and beautiful, with luxuriant branches and leaves. The canopy covers an area of ??178 square meters. Because there is no other cypress in the world that is older than it, the British call it the "Father of the World's Cypresses".

Phoenix Pine - in the Min Garden of Jiuhua Mountain in Anhui Province

Phoenix Pine is located in the Min Garden Scenic Area of ??Jiuhua Mountain and is a major landscape of Jiuhua Mountain. The pine is 7.68 meters high and 1 meter in diameter at breast height. It has a unique shape, just like a phoenix spreading its wings, hence its name. This ancient Phoenix pine was recorded in history in the Southern and Northern Dynasties. According to legend, it was planted by the divine monk Beidu during the Southern and Northern Dynasties. It has a history of 1,400 years and is still tall and green with luxuriant branches and leaves. With its unique majestic appearance and legendary stories, the Phoenix Pine has become the protagonist of hymns and beautiful paintings by many poets, painters, and photographers in ancient and modern times. It was hailed as the "No. 1 Pine in the World" by the famous contemporary painter Li Keran.

Welcome Pine - on the top of Manjusri Cave in the east of Yuping Tower in Huangshan, Anhui

Huangshan Welcoming Pine is located on the left side of Yuping Tower at an altitude of 1670 meters. It is built against the lion stone and is 9.91 meters high. meters, with a diameter of 0.64 meters, a chest circumference of 2.05 meters, and a height of 2.54 meters under the branches. The tree is at least 800 years old. The branches of the pine trees that welcome guests are strong, graceful and graceful. Although weathered, it is still green and full of vitality. Two large 7.6-meter-long side branches extend forward from the middle of the trunk, just like a hospitable host, waving his arms to warmly welcome guests from all over the world to visit Huangshan.

The popularity of the Yingke Pine can be said to be high. It can be found everywhere from the solemn Great Hall of the People to stations and piers. Even the screens of hotels and the screen walls of courtyards have the appearance of welcoming pine trees. The huge iron painting "Welcoming Pine" displayed in the Anhui Hall of the Great Hall of the People in Beijing was made based on its image. The welcoming pine that enters the hall has become a symbol of peace and friendship between China and the people of the world.

"Second General Cypress" - in Songyang Academy in the north of Dengfeng County, Henan Province

"Second General Cypress" in Songyang Academy is the oldest and largest existing cypress tree in my country. Forestry experts have determined that the Second General Cypress is a relic of the primeval forest and is at least 4,500 years old. It is the oldest cypress in China and is hailed by experts as a "living cultural relic" and a "rare treasure."

The Alishan Sacred Tree - in the east Alishan Mountain in Chiayi County, Taiwan

On the east side of the Shenmu Station on the main peak of Alishan, there stands a large tree that reaches into the sky. The tree body is slightly tilted. The main trunk has been broken, but the branches on the treetops are green and swaying, adding a lot of charm to Alishan. The tree is about 52 meters high and 23 meters in circumference. It takes more than a dozen people to hug it. It stands tall and vigorous, and is revered as the "Sacred Tree of Alishan" by people.

Emperor Tree -- Located in Tanzhe Temple, Mentougou District, Beijing

In front of the main hall of Tanzhe Temple, Beijing, there is a ginkgo tree. This tree was planted during the Zhenguan period of the Tang Dynasty and is over a thousand years old. It is more than 40 meters high, more than 4 meters in diameter, 9 meters in circumference of the chest trunk, and has a shade area of ??600 square meters. It takes six or seven people to hug it.

It is said that in the Qing Dynasty, every time a new emperor succeeded to the throne, a new trunk would grow from the root of the tree, and then gradually merge with the old trunk. When Emperor Qianlong came to visit the temple, he granted this tree the title of "Emperor Tree". This is the highest title an emperor has given to a tree so far. Its position is far above the famous "Five Doctors Pine" and "Shade Marquis". .

Zhangtai ancient plum tree - in Zhanghua Temple, Taishiyuan, Jingzhou City, Hubei Province

This Chu plum tree stands in front of the main hall of Zhangtai Temple (now named Zhanghua Temple) , together with the Sui plum in Tiantai, Zhejiang, the Jin plum in Jiangxin Ancient Temple in Huangmei County, Hubei, the Tang plum in the Damingtang courtyard in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, and the Song plum in front of Baoci Temple in Chaoshan, Zhejiang, are also known as the top five ancient plums in my country. According to legend, this plum tree was planted by King Ling of Chu. It is more than 2,500 years old and can be called the oldest plum tree in China. It enjoys the title of "China's No. 1 Plum" and "The World's No. 1 Ancient Plum".

Yufeng Temple Camellia - in Yufeng Temple, Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province

Yufeng Temple Camellia, commonly known as Wanduo Camellia, is in the side courtyard of the main hall of Yufeng Temple. Yufeng Temple is a lamasery located at the southern foot of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, 13 kilometers away from Lijiang County. It was built in the 21st year of Qianlong reign of Qing Dynasty (1756). There are three courtyards in the temple, and the famous "ten thousand camellias" are planted in the north courtyard. According to legend, this "King of Camellia" was planted during the Chenghua Period of the Ming Dynasty (AD 1465-1487). There were tea trees first and then the temple was built. It has a history of more than 500 years.

Shengshui Temple Hangui - located in Shengshui Temple, Nanzheng County, Hanzhong City, southern Shaanxi Province

Shengshui Temple Hangui is located in Shengshui Temple at the foot of Lingquan Mountain, Shengshui Town, Nanzheng County. According to legend, in the early years of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC), Xiao He, a minister of Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, planted it himself, so it was called "Han Gui". It was the treasure of the temple. Shengshui Temple was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Because there are five dragon springs in green, white, yellow, black and black inside and outside the temple, it means "five dragons holding the saint", so it is named "Shengshui Temple". What makes Shengshui Temple famous is Longquan and Hangui. The two scenery complement each other and have witnessed the rise and fall of the ancient temple over a long period of time.

Shengshui Temple Hangui is located in Shengshui Temple at the foot of Lingquan Mountain, Shengshui Town, Nanzheng County. According to legend, in the early years of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC), Xiao He, a minister of Liu Bang, the emperor of the Han Dynasty, planted it himself, so it was called "Han Gui". It was the treasure of the temple. Shengshui Temple was built during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Because there are five dragon springs in green, white, yellow, black and black inside and outside the temple, it means "five dragons holding the saint", so it is named "Shengshui Temple". What makes Shengshui Temple famous is Longquan and Hangui. The two scenery complement each other and have witnessed the rise and fall of the ancient temple over a long period of time.

The ancient banyan tree of Tianma River - in the Tianma River in Tianma Village, a suburb of Xinhui County, Guangdong Province

In the sandbank island in the middle of Tianma River in Xinhui District, Jiangmen City, 100 kilometers away from Guangzhou City Above, there is a unique large banyan tree with a history of more than 500 years. The tree is about 15 meters tall, with beard-like aerial roots growing on its branches. After it hits the ground, it becomes lignified, sprouts branches and leaves, and grows into new branches. New aerial roots grew on the new stems, growing endlessly, turning into a tangled banyan bush with intricate roots and branches. In this way, as time went by, this big banyan tree turned into a forest by itself. Thousands of birds live in the forest. In 1933, the famous writer Ba Jin visited here and wrote a popular prose - "Bird's Paradise", hence the name. Now there is a bird watching pavilion next to the tree and it has been turned into a natural park.