Now known as Prometheus, the tree was found to be nearly 5,000 years old. That means Prometheus came into existence around ...

Another type of stress, one that torments most other plants, is virtually absent among bristlecone pines: disease. The tree has a dense, highly resinous wood that is a formidable barrier to ...

Here's a look at the oldest trees and animals on the planet and where to find them. Bristlecone pines grow in Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado and Arizona. In the Silver State, bristlecone pines ...

a scientific database of the oldest trees. Ranking / name / species / age / location Bristlecone pines grow in Nevada, California, Utah, Colorado and Arizona. In the Silver State, bristlecone ...