The Senator, Ancient cypress tree in Longwood, US
The Senator was a bald cypress tree in Longwood, Florida that reached a height of 118 feet (36 m) with a trunk diameter of 17.5 feet (5.3 m). These measurements made it the largest specimen of its kind in the state.
Native American tribes in Central Florida used the 3500-year-old tree as a reference point for travel through the surrounding wetlands. After European settlement, it remained standing as a natural monument and drew visitors from the region.
The tree carried the name of Moses Overstreet, a Florida State Senator who transferred the land to Seminole County. His donation allowed the creation of a public park in 1927.
Visitors can reach the Big Tree Park grounds using wooden walkways that wind between the trees. Informational signs along the paths explain the local flora and the history of the area.
A fire in 2012 destroyed the original tree by burning it from the inside. Scientists then successfully cloned the specimen and planted a sapling at the park entrance.
Location: Florida
GPS coordinates: 28.71980,-81.33130
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:23
These trees stand as natural monuments across the globe. Some are recognized for their age, like Old Tjikko in Sweden and Methuselah in California. Others, such as General Sherman and Hyperion, set records for size and height. The collection includes cultural landmarks like the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Sri Lanka and ecological wonders like the Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra. From ancient baobabs to giant sequoias, each specimen represents botanical heritage.
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