A tree is defined as ancient if it is
- In the third or final stage of its life (this stage can go on for decades or centuries).
- Old relative to others of the same species.
- Interesting biologically, aesthetically or culturally because of its great age.
The Woodland Trust has an ancient tree survey - if you visit their site and enter a postcode, you will see where they are in your locality.
We are fortunate to have many in Edinburgh.
Click on a tree icon, then right click and open link to see details, grid reference and a photo, if available.
You can add more by adding to the map with basic information like the girth size, species and location.
Ancient Tree Inventory - Woodland Trust @WoodlandTrust #Environment #woods #AncientTrees
There's a handy Tree age calculator - click on the button below.
An oak can live 1,000 years, typically a veteran oak is 150-300 years old and a notable oak is 150-200 years old.
A yew may live for 3,000 years, typically a veteran yew is 400-900 years old, a notable Yew is 200-450 years old.
Scots pine may live for 500 years, typically a veteran Scots pine is 125-200 years old and a notable Scots pine is 100-150 years old.