1. Matusalem – The Ancient Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva)
Nestled amidst the rugged terrain of California’s White Mountains, Matusalem stands as a sentinel of time, estimated to be over 4,849 years old. This Great Basin bristlecone pine, renowned for its gnarled and weathered appearance, has weathered millennia of harsh conditions. Its age was determined through dendrochronology, a method that examines tree rings to ascertain its incredible longevity.
