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Oldest known individual tree

The current oldest known individual tree record is 4857 years, held by Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine.

4857

years

Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine

White Mountains, California, USA

Holder
Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine
Record
4857 years
Exact figure
About 4,857 years
Location
White Mountains, California, USA
Recognized by
Guinness World Records

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