The oldest trees in the world

Yew, baobab or oak are the oldest plants in the world, with ages up to several thousand years.

One of the most tourist attractions in Madagascar is the baobab boulevard - a dirt road with giant 800-year-old baobab trees, growing along the sides.Baobab is a tree found only on this island, which can be as high as 30 meters.

Two yew trees grow on either side of St. Church.Edward, England, has been cultivated since the 18th century.

Queen Elizabeth oak grows near Cowdray in England.It is estimated to be from the 11th or 12th centuries, the circumference is about 16m (the largest time).Its name may stem from Queen Elizabeth's visit in 1591.

Another ancient yew tree grows in the courtyard of a small church in Wales, dating back to 1850. The pulpit with steps and seats is built in the middle of the tree.

Bowthorpe oak tree in Lincolnshire county is considered to be England's oldest oak tree.It is estimated at 1,000 years old, named in the Guinness Book of Records.

Growing on a white ridge in the White Mountains, California, USA, Bristlecone pine trees are more than 4,000 years old.

In the picture is the chestnut tree in Herefordshire county, England.It is thought that the tree was planted with seeds, picked up from the Spanish fleet's ship that had sunk in 1592. Therefore, this tree was more than 420 years old.

The sequoia in Sequoia National Park, California, USA, is called General Sherman.It is about 2,300-2,700 years old.

Yew in West Sussex County, England, has been identified since 1391.

The lizards grow on the ground of Whittinghame Castle, Scotland, believed to be over 1,200 years old.