Maximum tree lifespans derived from public-domain dendrochronological data

Rediscovering Montecristo's treasure: The island's holm oaks reveal exceptional longevity

“…The age of Montecristo's oaks is even more interesting when compared with the average maximum lifespan of a sample of 80 angiosperm tree species worldwide; that based on currently available, public‐domain tree‐ring data is of 229 ± 132 years (Biondi et al, 2023). Additionally, our results confirmed the lack of a relationship between trunk diameter and age (Figure 2) in old trees, highlighted by Piovesan and Biondi (2021).…”