Individual trees and clonal organisms ranked by verified or estimated age. Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine in California, is the world's oldest confirmed living individual tree at approximately 4,855 years old — having germinated...
About: Oldest Living Trees in the World
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Individual trees and clonal organisms ranked by verified or estimated age. Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine in California, is the world's oldest confirmed living individual tree at approximately 4,855 years old — having germinated around 2832 BCE, predating the construction of the Egyptian pyramids.
Key Findings
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Methuselah (USA) leads with 4,855 in All Time.
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Average value in All Time: 3,543 · median: 3,573.
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Gap in All Time: Methuselah (USA) is 2.2× larger than General Sherman (USA).
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Data Points
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8 categories
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1 year
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Top Value
4,855
Methuselah (USA)
Estimated Age (Years) · All Time
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Estimated Age (Years)
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Period
All Time
Single year snapshot
Category Rankings
Ranked by All Time value · vs. All Time| # | Category | All Time | All Time | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Methuselah (USA) | 4,855 | 4,855 | +0% |
| 🥈 | Prometheus (USA) | 4,844 | 4,844 | +0% |
| 🥉 | Sarv-e-Abarkooh (Iran) | 4,000 | 4,000 | +0% |
| 4 | Alerce Milenario (Chile) | 3,646 | 3,646 | +0% |
| 5 | Senator (USA) | 3,500 | 3,500 | +0% |
| 6 | Olive Tree of Vouves (Greece) | 3,000 | 3,000 | +0% |
| 7 | Jōmon Sugi (Japan) | 2,300 | 2,300 | +0% |
| 8 | General Sherman (USA) | 2,200 | 2,200 | +0% |
Statistical Summary — All Time
4,855
Maximum
2,200
Minimum
3,543
Average
3,573
Median
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