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This Old Tree

Old trees are awe inspiring links to the past that fire our imagination. What are their stories? Seasoned arborist and amateur historian Doug Still interviews local experts, historians, and regular folks to celebrate the myths and uncover the real tales. If you"re a tree lover, join in to look "beyond the plaque" at heritage trees and the human stories behind them. Monthly.

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60:29

Arborists Live: Our Tree Stories

This Old Tree ·

2025/11/27

What happens when six arborists come down from the trees to step behind the mic? Find out by listening to this special episode of stories by tree professionals told LIVE in front of an audience at the annual conference of the New England Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture. Where does the adrenaline come from? What barriers have been climbed? What drives them, ropes and harness in hand? Hear what arborists say about defining moments in their careers, their struggles, ...

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68:36

The General Sherman Tree: First Encounters

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2025/10/27

High up in California's Sierra Nevada mountains stands the largest tree on earth by volume - the General Sherman Tree. The famous giant sequoia has captivated millions of visitors, but few know the rich tapestry of stories woven around its massive trunk. Join us as we explore the “Giant Forest” of Sequoia National Park with former park ranger and author William C. Tweed. From the indigenous Monache and Yokuts who first walked among these giants, to ambitious Euro-American explorers like John ...

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65:57

S'Ozzastru and the Ancient Olive Trees of Sardinia

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2025/08/24

Some trees are old — and then there's S’Ozzastru. Nestled near the village of Luras on the island of Sardinia, this ancient olive tree has stood for nearly 4,000 years. Also known at "The Great Patriarch" or "The Patriarch of Nature," the bronze age tree is a living witness to the rise and fall of civilizations. How has it endured for millennia? Who, across the centuries, has found shelter beneath its branches? And will the millennial olive trees of Sardinia continue to survive? Join us as we...

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64:56

The Ginkgo at Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple

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2025/05/19

Have you seen those breathtaking aerial photos of a solitary ginkgo tree in a courtyard, its leaves creating a perfect golden carpet of fallen leaves? This isn't just any tree—it's a 1,400-year-old living witness to history, standing tall within the walls of China's Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple. While its stunning autumn transformation goes viral online each year, the story behind this magnificent being remains largely unknown to Western audiences. Why was this particular tree planted at this p...

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45:43

Tree Story Shorts IV

This Old Tree ·

2025/02/24

Welcome to the fourth edition of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, where guests get to tell their own tree stories! Salacious pepper trees, historic oaks, a tree named after a Marvel character, a beech tree's farewell at a college reunion, big tree hunters, an old growth tulip poplar in Queens, a neighborhood ash tree in Amsterdam, and the largest tree at Kew Gardens - this episode has it all. Listen to what people have to say about the trees that inspire them. Guests Stephanie Carrie Sc...

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80:19

India's Kabirvad Banyan Tree

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2025/02/05

Meet Kabirvad, a 500 yr-old, 4 acre banyan tree in the heart of Gujarat, India. The spectacular tree is a national treasure associated with Saint Kabir, a 15th century mystic poet known for his timeless poetry. He challenged institutions, religions and social convention. Who was he, and how is his legend tied to a banyan tree? Journey to India to learn about Kabirvad. In understanding the tree, you may find the essence of Kabir himself. Guests Prof. Srinivas Reddy Guest Professor, Humanities ...

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61:18

London's Charlton House Mulberry

This Old Tree ·

2024/11/18

Did you know the British are mad about mulberries? A 415 yr-old black mulberry tree stands at Charlton House & Gardens, the oldest specimen in London and highly beloved. Its story involves King James I and a courtier named Sir Adam Newton, the tutor to the King's eldest son Henry. It also involves a government decree gone awry.GuestsPeter ColesAuthor, MulberryMorus LondiniumDr. Stella ButlerTrustee, Royal Greenwich Heritage TrustChair, Charlton & Blackheath Amateur Horticultural...

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62:53

Saving Seeds: Bartram's Franklin Tree

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2024/10/07

John Bartram was a Quaker farmer near Philadelphia in the mid 18th century. So how did he become North America's first great botanist? And how did he and his son William find themselves in the wilds of southeastern Georgia, fighting off rain, hunger and mosquitos, in order to find the rare and beautiful Franklin Tree (Franklinia alatamaha)? Come hear the story about why this tree at Bartram's Garden symbolizes the spirit of science and discovery. GuestTom ReberDirector of Landscape and Facili...

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61:58

The Tree That Owns Itself

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2024/04/28

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55:39

The Mariner and the Mulberry

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2024/02/28

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35:34

Tree Story Shorts III

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2024/01/08

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61:55

Europe's 2023 Tree of the Year: The Fabrykant Oak

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2023/12/13

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The Emancipation Oak

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2023/11/13

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62:53

The Autograph Tree

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2023/10/12

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57:50

Trees in Song: Season 1 Finale

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2023/09/08

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59:14

Texas Shade: The Founders' Oak

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2023/08/03

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55:31

Preservation is Progress: The Brontë Oak

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2023/07/05

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The Moses Cleaveland Trees

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2023/05/27

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The Imperial Pine Bonsai

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2023/04/27

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The Katsura at Dumbarton Oaks

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2023/04/11

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