Ancient Knobcone Pine

This modest-sized tree grows up to 16 meters (52.5 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3604 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a thick, angular trunk covered in very thick, knobbly, dark green bark, and inside, the hard wood is brown.

The sparse patches of branches are short and thin, with dozens of twigs covered with copious amounts of huge, emerald needles. The needles themselves are tough.

In late summer it produces tiny, pastel yellow berries.

The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with patches of undergrowth between them.