Based on available data this individual of European yew (Taxus baccata) is aproximately 2000 years old. Such age makes it one of the oldest tree in the world. The oldest tree at all is located in Sweden. See also Monumental trees pages.

Itamos Tree - European yew (Taxus baccata), aged about 2000 years

Itamos Tree as known from the Internet

By the trunk of one of the oldest trees in Greece - Werewolf from the Spruce in front of the Itamos Tree

Old European black pine (Pinus nigra) growing on main ridge of Itamos mountains, Halkidiki, Greece

Werewolf from the Spruce touching an ancient olive tree in the famous oracle of Delphi in the Parnassus mountains

Photos:  © Pavel Reich 2012