5,000-year-old 'Great Grandfather' tress officially declared the world's oldest trees

5,000-year-old 'Great Grandfather' tress officially declared the world's oldest trees

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Category : International Published on: May 22 2023

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  • A 5,000-year-old tree in Chile has been officially recognized as the world’s oldest. The tree, a Patagonian cypress, is located in the Alerce Costero National Park and is nicknamed “Great Grandfather.” 
  • It is estimated to be between 5,000 and 6,500 years old, making it the oldest living organism on Earth.
  • The Great Grandfather tree is a massive specimen, measuring 28 meters tall and 4 meters (13 Feet) in diameter.
  • It is a Patagonian cypress, also known as Fitzroya cupressoides.
  • It is located in the Alerce Costero National Park in Chile.
  • It is the oldest living organism on Earth.
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