World's Oldest Tree May Be Growing in Chile
The world's oldest tree may be an alerce (Fitzroya cupressoides) in Chile known as the Gran Abuelo or great-grandfather tree.
Source: ecowatch.com
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Great Grandfather – 5,484-Year-Old Patagonian Cypress Could Be World's Oldest Tree
Scientists believe that an ancient tree known as 'Gran Abuelo' (Great Grandfather) could be over 5,000 years old, making it the world's oldest living tree.
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Source: odditycentral.com
Is this tree in Chile the oldest one in the world? This scientist thinks so
But the nearly 5,500-year-old tree is in trouble due to tourists climbing over its roots.
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Source: zmescience.com
His Grandfather Found a Tree That Could Be Planet's Oldest
Great-Grandfather is a pretty appropriate name for this tree, though Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-etc. might be more accurate. A Chilean scientist based in Paris...
Source: newser.com