Methuselah (Great Basin bristlecone pine)

Methuselah is a famous ancient bristlecone pine tree located in the Great Basin of California. This species, known as the Great Basin bristlecone pine, is renowned for its remarkable longevity, with some individuals over 4,800 years old. Methuselah's age makes it one of the oldest living non-clonal trees on Earth. These trees thrive in harsh, high-altitude environments with poor soil, which helps prevent disease and pests, contributing to their longevity. Methuselah is protected within an area of the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest to ensure its preservation.