Any tree over the age of 125 is a survivor.
Diseases, windstorms, chainsaws — many threats can easily kill a maple, an elm, a hemlock, or an oak.
But some trees seemingly defy the odds. At least for a while, they survive every threat that comes their way.
This is why I’m always amazed to see old trees. While their sizes certainly impress me, I find the mysteries behind their continued existence equally enthralling.
I recently encountered several older-growth oaks on public property. I’m not exactly sure why these trees were never cut down, but I speculate in the following video.