The oldest known living tree in the world, a bristlecone pine, is situated in which US state?
Bristlecone pine strip of living tissue connects the roots to a handful of live branches. Even though the trees' needles may age, they still remain functional in regulating water and by their ability to photosynthesize. Bristlecone pines are known for attaining great ages. A specimen of "Pinus longaeva" located in the White Mountains of California is years old—the oldest known individual tree in the world—according to measurements by Tom Harlan. The identity of the specimen is being kept secret by Harlan. Another well-known bristlecone pine in the White Mountains is Methuselah which is years old. The specific location of Methuselah is also
Bristlecone pine Bristlecone pine The term bristlecone pine covers three species of pine tree (family Pinaceae, genus "Pinus", subsection "Balfourianae"). All three species are long-lived and highly resilient to harsh weather and bad soils. One of the three species, "Pinus longaeva", is among the longest-lived life forms on Earth. The oldest "Pinus longaeva" is more than 5,000 years old, making it the oldest known individual of any species. Despite their potential age and low reproductive rate, bristlecone pines, particularly "Pinus longaeva", are usually a first-succession species, tending to occupy new open ground. They generally compete poorly in less-than-harsh environments, making them hard