What is the oldest tree in Africa?


Sunland Baobab tree

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A mind-blowing tree

Sunland Baobab
 (also Platland Baobab, Mooketsi Baobab, Tree Bar, Big Baobab or Pub Tree) is a well-known enormous baobab in Southern Africa. The tree is located on Sunland Farm (Platland Farm), near Modjadjiskloof (previously known as Duiwelskloof), Limpopo Province.

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 In one study the tree was carbon-dated and found to be an estimated 1,060 years old, plus or minus 75 years.
Results of other studies have however suggested much higher ages. The tree bloomed profusely in spring and provided a refuge to two pairs of owls, and other bird species. Most of the tree died in 2016 and 2017.

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