Does A Tree Die of Old Age?

I don't know if its suppose to be in the intllegent discussion or Anyhting else section, if you want to move it, go for it!

Anyway on to the question.

Can a tree die of old age, I know trees can live for hundreds of years maybe thousnds, but humans cut too many down to actually test they life length, so whats your idea?

EDIT: Also if they do, how old, what type of tree would live the shortest/longest, does the tempurature matter? And anything else.

 

Most trees die from a lack of nutrients that stupid *** society is taking away from us all. And for being cut down to build homes and make consumer products. But if a tree were to not be subjected to these things, then I wouldn't really have a clue, I think they would actually.

 

Oh sorry, I forgot to add some questions, well they are their now!
ANSWER THEM! :P

 

Well, I'm no expert but I'm pretty sure they die eventually. Depending on the age and/or environment. My grandfather used to have plums and apple trees that are still there giving us delicious fruit, but we had to cut down one or two of them because it had become too rotten - I do not know when it was planted, but it may have been there for 20-30 years for all I know.

 

hmmm i don't know but i mean they probably do cuz dey get all old and start 2 dry out but idk cuz dey aint like plants that dry out and bye bye ......... dat is a good question i think i'll ask fall_out_girl she knows all about this

 

Its just we have a tree in the garden and now we have to cut it down because its 'getting old' and I was thinking, how would you know that?
I mean trees and plants grow slower than humans, so does that mean they live longer?
Is also a philosophical question, as well as a scietific question, put into one.

Trees are like natures perfect child, quiet, stays home, helps its home (Earth) and can have sex with its self instead of getting a girl trees pregnant! XD

 

It might be that the tree ends up in so bad shape that it is better to cut it down than to let it continue to stay there rottening. Gardeners tend to take extra care of plants and such, so inside they would know when a plant or tree would only be in a suffering state of age. That is my theory.

This is a quote worthy for a sig, by the way.

 

Ha, thank you friend, I thought that up on the spot, use it if you like, just give me a little credit! :D

 

Why, of course.

I'll add it later - space limit at the moment. :3

 

Whenever it doesn't have to be something, only if you want to put it up!

Anyway, I need to get back on topic!

 

The amount of years a tree will be able to grow is most likely different for every tree type - I'm not sure if trees bearing fruit will die earlier than trees in the woods and forest, though that is what I am used to. Also, the size might be importaint - if the tree is "short" for a long time then it might not have the same life span compared to a bigger tree.

Does it say anything about this matter in books or..?

 

Trees do die eventually.

Have you ever seen a pale old tree? Well that tree Is probably dead

Every living thing dies one day, and although It may be sad, Its true.

 

no, it dies from the axe that impales it, then the trunks roots grow a new one starting from scratch, beggining the cycle again.

 

I know trees die, heck anything that live has to die, simple as that, but its how it dies, can it die of old age, not being chopped down or a disease kills it, bu its life, because it lives so it has a life, but what age does it die of old age?

 

I think that if a tree grew under perfect conditions with no threat from disease or other plants or man it could probably grow forever. We die because our cells are programmed to die on their own. Nothing to do with how healthy you are, you are programmed to die. Plant cells are probably different (mainly because their cell structure is so different).

 

that be feaking hilarous, if it died from old age

 

Yes, trees actually do have life expectancies in a way. The taller more full trees can live for 100s of years and then do die out whether by human intervention or not. It varies on the type of tree for how long it may be expected to live for. Smaller more decorative trees tend to have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years. Red maples trees live around 80-250 years. American Chestnut trees live around 100-300 years.

Trees don't have necessarily straight time durations like humans and animals do, or even many plants. They are very durable, and even if parts of them die off, the tree can yet live. As trees grow older though, they suffer ailments like parts dying off so pests get in them and they can get diseases easier. Safe to say, trees die out because of old age and decay just like many other plants do, but the duration is not stable or set and depends on the type of tree, but also the sturdiness of it and the area it's in.

Hope that answers the question for you. It's a good question and one that is hardly ever highlighted on.