Roots

An olive Tree in Isreal can live 500-600 years on average, with some living 800 year up to a millennia. Bears fruit after 10 years and reach their peak years of production between 50 and 65 years of age. 

Garden of Gethsemane - scientific radiocarbon and denrological analysis show that the oldest trunks in the grove date back to the 12 century (900 years) however, speculation is that the root systems may be much older.

Galilee Trees, which are ancient groves in locations Arabia and Deir Hanna feature millennial trees estimated to be over 3,000 years old. 

Bethlehem area, living olive trees in the region range from 3,000 to 5,500 years old.

What’s the most important reason for their longevity - their roots.

Their root systems have a regenerative root system, which allows the tree to perpetually review itself from underground, even if the entire visible tree above ground is destroyed.

What does your root system look like? How deep is it? How resilient is it?