The olive tree of Vouves, on Crete. This tree, which has a trunk 15 feet in diameter, is at least 2,000 years old, and likely 2,900 years old, based on the graveyard found nearby. This tree likely lived through the writing of the Iliad, the golden age of Athens, the rise of the Roman Empire, and the birth of Christ – and then lived for 2,000 years after that. It still produces olives, as well!
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I wish the tree could tell us what it has seen and heard.
Ryo1
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Oct 23, 2021
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No one plants an olive tree for themselves. It takes at least 80 years until one produces fruit.
Beowulfsfriend
Level 9
Oct 22, 2021
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I would not mind trying some single-source, cold-pressed EVOO from it
Heavykevy1985
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Oct 22, 2021
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Really amazing that it’s been alive so long.
Redheadedgammy
Level 9
Oct 22, 2021
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An amazing work of nature. The trunk is especially interesting. Looks like some of as at a ripe 'evolved' age.
JackPedigo
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Oct 22, 2021
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