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Age-Related Changes in Trees

James R. Clark
Arboriculture & Urban Forestry (AUF) August 1983, 9 (8) 201-205; DOI: https://doi.org/10.48044/jauf.1983.050
James R. Clark
Center for Urban Horticulture, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington 98195
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    Longevity of some tree species.

    Pinus aristata2000-4000 years
    Sequoiadendron giganteum2000-3000
    Chamaecyparis nootkatensis1000-3500
    Sequoia sempervirens1000-2200
    Thuja plicata1000 +
    Picea sitchensis750 +
    Pseudotsuga menziesii750-1200
    Larix occidentalis700 +
    Quercus garryana500 +
    Querous alba500 +
    Tsuga heterophylla500 +
    Fagus spp.300
    Quercus spp.300
    Carya spp.300
    Betula alba50
    • Taken from Fowells (1965).

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    Length of juvenile period in some woody plants. Juvenile period based on the appearance of the first flower under natural conditions.

    Rosa (Hybrid tea)20-30 days
    Vitis spp.1 year
    Prunus spp.2-8 years
    Pyrus spp.4-8 years
    Citrus spp.5-8 years
    Sequoia sempervirens5-15 years
    Pinus monticola7-20 years
    Malus spp.8-10 years
    Hedera helix10 years
    Thuja plicata15-25 years
    Pseudotsuga menziesii20 years
    Pinus aristata20 years
    Sequoiadendron giganteum20 years
    Tsuga heterophylla20-30 years
    Picea sitchensis20-35 years
    Quercus robur25-30 years
    Abies amabilis30 years
    Fagus sylvatica30-40 years
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