The name “Aspen” comes from the Greek word “Aspis,” meaning shield. Aspen wood was also once used to make shields. Did you know, the world’s largest living organism is an aspen tree named “Pando.” Aspen trees reproduce through a process called regenerative cloning where new trees sprout from a single extensive root system. This means …
World’s Oldest Longleaf Pine Tree
The oldest known longleaf pine (Pinus palustris) is located in the Weymouth Woods Sandhills Nature Preserve in North Carolina. This tree is estimated to be over 470 years old, making it one of the oldest living longleaf pines in existence. How to find the world’s oldest longleaf pine The oldest known longleaf pine can be …