The Life Story of The Oldest Tree on Earth - Yale E360
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Revered for its beauty and its longevity, the ginkgo is a living fossil, unchanged for more than 200 million years. Botanist Peter Crane, who has a written what he calls a biography of this unique tree, talks to Yale Environment 360 about the inspiring history and cultural significance of the ginkgo.
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The World's 10 Oldest Living Trees
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Bristlecone: The Secret Life of the World's Oldest Tree: Siy
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Topic - Urban Farming and Forestry - Yale E360