Where do they grow from here?!
It’s no secret that we here at Fodor’s love trees. In fact, around the fall months, you’re likely to see our entire homepage full of leaves. But there’s much more content about Mother Nature’s “arms” than just leaf-peeping that’s waiting to be explored. Dendrochronology, a common way of determining a tree’s age (using its rings), became widely popularized in the early 19th century. Planting trees around your home can significantly reduce your electric bill (courtesy of the shade they provide). A walk among them has been scientifically proven to help reduce stress. And many of them are senior citizens. No, like seriously—dying of old age is something that many trees don’t really have to worry about. So, in an effort to continue expanding the discussion around these fascinating, invaluable beings, we’ve rounded up (in no particular order) 10 of the oldest trees on the planet.