Sorry, slip
The bristlecone pine is not only Pinus longaeva, but also Pinus aristata (at
one time regarded as a single species). The former can be found in
California and thus gets more exposure.
PvR

P van Rijckevorsel schreef
The tree with the big reputation in surviving is indeed Pinus longaeva. Try
http://www.sonic.net/bristlecone/

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David Vogel schreef
Could it be a Bristlecone Pine (Pinus longaeva) they are said to be
among
the earths oldest living organisms.

"Quena" wrote
I read about a tree in the American Southwest that, during a drought,
dries up completely except for a small sliver of bark, which continues
to grow on the side of the otherwise dead trunk.

What is this tree called? I found an unlabelled pictu

http://www.forceacademy.com/Imagesto...esert_tree.jpg

Thank you!
-- Quena