9,500-Year-Old Tree Found In Sweden Is The World's Oldest Tree

Previous researchers considered the Norway spruce species to be a relative newcomer to Sweden, with theories postulating the tree migrated into the area around 2,000 years ago. Trees much older than 10,000 years would be practically impossible in Sweden, because until around 11,000 years ago the area was in the grip of a world-wide ice age. If you're ever in Sweden's Dalarna province it's worth a visit as it's a chance to see one of the oldest living trees on the planet. There is a small path leading up towards the tree, however, it is unmarked, as park rangers do not want to encourage large groups of tourists to surround the tree.