The world's oldest tree is found in Chile

A tree first sprouted more than 3,000 years before the mythical birth of christ. This could be the oldest tree in the world, a majestic cypress tree nicknamed 'Great-grandfather'. The analyses are the result of both direct measurements and approximations and assumptions made taking into account the geography and botany of the place. Alerce Milenario is its name in the Hispanic language, has survived all these years thanks to its location, at the base of a wet ravine, and could help researchers understand the effects of climate change on flora around the world. Its incredible record has not yet been officially published, but researchers claim that it is at least 600 years older than the oldest tree.

The world's oldest tree is found in Chile, and its age is ultra-millennial