10 Oldest Kinds of Trees in South Carolina

10. American Holly

Years of Existence: About 3.2 million years old Scientific Name: Ilex Opaca Height: Between 15 to 25 feet Diameter: 1 to 3 feet

9. Blackjack Oak

Years of Existence: About 45 million years old Scientific Name: Quercus marilandica Height: Between 30 to 50 feet Diameter: 1 foot or less

8. Sassafras

Years of Existence: About 49.5 million years old Scientific Name: Sassafras Albidum Height: Between 30 to 60 feet Diameter: 1 to 3 feet

7. Sabal/Cabbage Palm

Years of Existence: About 85 million years old Scientific Name: Sabal Palmetto Height: 40 to 50 feet Diameter: 1 to 2 feet

6. Red Maple

Years of Existence: About 100 million years old Scientific Name: Acer Rubrum Height: 60 to 120 feet Diameter: 6 feet

5. American Sycamore

Years of Existence: About 100 million years old Scientific Name: Platanus Occidentalis Height: Between 75 to 100 feet Diameter: 10 feet

4. Sweet Gum

Years of Existence: About 100 million years old Scientific Name: Liquidambar Styraciflua Height: Between 80 to 120 feet Diameter: 5.5 feet

3. American Beech

Years of Existence: About 120 million years old Scientific Name: Fagus Grandifolia Height: Between 50 to 70 feet Diameter: 3 feet

2. Loblolly Pine

Years of Existence: About 150 million years old Scientific Name: Pinus Taeda Height: Between 98 to 115 feet Diameter: 1.3 to 5 feet

1. Black Tupelo

Years of Existence: About 200 million years old Scientific Name: Nyssa Sylvatica Height: Between 30 to 60 feet Diameter: 1 to 2 feet

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