However...a couple (or more) reference books tell me that the
Bristlecone Pine
holds onto needles from 20-30 years. Now, that's getting close
to "forever" in
needle/leaf life.

And then, the thought occurs that some of these Bristlecones
have been aged
dated at over 4,000 years.


Great! Thanks. I learn something almost daily from this list.

But the thought also occurs that for a tree that lives 4,000
years, 20-30 years probably isn't "forever." ;-)

Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - Apples and
Oranges: A Demonstration -- Welcome to Hooterville! Population:
2000. Elevation: 3000. Established: 1850. TOTAL = 6850 -- Bob
Lilienfield

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