HOW LONG DO TREES LIVE?

In general, trees live from 30 years to 2000 years according to their species, for an average tree lifespan of 300-400 years. That said, the oldest tree in the world is more than 5000 years old, and many species of trees live well beyond 2000 years, while some species like willow trees only live for about 30 years. Learn the average lifespan of your home’s tree species, as Log Masters Tree Service helps you care for your trees.

How Long Do Oak Trees Live?

Oak trees can live for between 80 and 600 years, depending on their specific species, with the average lifespan of an Oak tree at 200 years. A Scarlet Oak can have the shortest lifespan at 80 years, while the White Oak tree can live up to 600 years. Other long living Oak specifies are the Post Oak tree that can live for up to 450 years, and the Overcup Oak, Northern Red Oak, and Chestnut Oak trees which can live for up to 400 years. The Pin Oak, Basket Oak, and Live Oak tree species live for between 150 and 300 years. One of the most common oak trees in the United States is the White Oak tree which lives an average of 250 years.

How Long Do Apple Trees Live?

Apple trees produce fruit for 50 years or less, and typically live for an average of 50-60 years. Smaller apple trees called dwarf and semi-dwarf apple trees live for 15-25 years.