<P> Bristlecone pines are known for attaining great ages . A specimen of Pinus longaeva located in the White Mountains of California is 7003506700000000000 ♠ 5,067 years old according to measurements by Tom Harlan . This is the oldest known individual tree in the world . The identity of the specimen is being kept secret by Harlan . Another well - known bristlecone from the White Mountains is Methuselah which is 7003484900000000000 ♠ 4,849 years old . Its specific location is also being kept secret . </P>
<P> Bristlecone pines are known for attaining great ages . A specimen of Pinus longaeva located in the White Mountains of California is 7003506700000000000 ♠ 5,067 years old according to measurements by Tom Harlan . This is the oldest known individual tree in the world . The identity of the specimen is being kept secret by Harlan . Another well - known bristlecone from the White Mountains is Methuselah which is 7003484900000000000 ♠ 4,849 years old . Its specific location is also being kept secret . </P>
where is the oldest bristlecone pine tree located
where is the oldest bristlecone pine tree located
White Mountains of California
White Mountains of California