Where is the oldest tree in California?

The oldest tree in California is a Great Basin bristlecone pine in Inyo National Forest. It is estimated to be over 4,800 years old and is likely the oldest living tree in the world. This tree, called Methuselah, was discovered in 1957 by Dr. Edmund Schulman.



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And Methuselah, a bristlecone pine in east-central California that is believed to be a stunning 4,855 years old, is generally considered the oldest living tree in the world. California has its geography, size, unique climate — and a big dose of chance — to thank for this impressive arboreal distinction.

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Methuselah is around 3,000 meters or 9,800 feet above sea level in the Methuselah Grove of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest. If one is thinking of visiting, well, the U.S. Forest Service does not disclose the Methuselah's exact location to protect it. But visitors are permitted to visit the forest.

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Torrey pines are one of the rarest pines in the world, and only occur in two places: on Santa Rosa Island off the coast of southern California and Torrey Pine State Reserve, just north of San Diego, CA.

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The oldest sequoia tree in California is The President, which lives in Sequoia National Park. The President is about 3200 years old and the oldest known sequoia tree in the world!

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The General Sherman Tree measures 103 around, and soars 275 feet into the blue Sierra sky—and it's still growing.

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