Fun Tree Facts

We've gathered some interesting tree facts for your reading pleasure. We hope you enjoy.

  • Oak trees can grow to be 500 years old
  • Olive trees in the Mediterranean can live to be 2000 years old
  • Redwood trees are the tallest trees in the world and can grow to over 370 feet tall
  • The smallest tree species in the world is the Dwarf Willow standing only 6 centimeters in height
  • The world's widest tree is the "Tule Tree" found in Oaxaca, Mexico. It measures 164 feet in width
  • At 400 feet, a wild fig tree in South Africa holds the world record for deepest root system
  • The fastest growing tree, Albizia Falcata, grows 1.1 inches a day and 37 feet a year
  • The worlds largest tree leaf is grown by the Marojejya Darianii in Madagascar. It's leaves can grow to 5 meters in length!