Old Trees. A follow-up

July 27, 2023 00:10:47
Old Trees. A follow-up
Brian's Spain Domain
Old Trees. A follow-up

Jul 27 2023 | 00:10:47

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Show Notes

A few months ago we talked about the recently planted “oldest” tree in the city of Madrid, a 600-year-old olive tree moved to the Retiro Park from a village outside the capital. We also discussed the oldest tree in the region of Madrid, a ancient yew tucked up in the mountains of Madrid. Looking to […]

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