Decoding the world's oldest tree line
Jun 28, 2025
New York [US], June 28: The world's oldest living tree is the Methusaleh bristlecone pine, located in the Inyo National Forest in eastern California . However, the exact location of the tree, which is estimated to be around 4,850 years old, is kept secret by the US Forest Service to avoid the risk of vandalism. Information and photos of the ancient tree have not been released.