Not quite as impressive by size or age, but in my neck of the woods there
are Eastern White Cedar trees over 700 years old growing on the cliff face
of the Niagara Escarpment. Orchid content - the escarpment is also home to
37 types of wild orchids.

back to lurk mode,
Jeffo



"Bolero" wrote in message
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And Huon Pine trees in Tasmania are supposed to be even older now.
Apparently they have discovered trees down there that outdate everything.

"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
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On Mon, 23 Jun 2003 17:03:26 +1000, "Bolero"
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Maybe it would take 1000 years? It may be a while before anyone knows
anyway.

How old are those Giant Sequoias in the California parks? IIRC, some
are supposed to predate Christ.