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Wikipedia’s Global List of Iconic Individual Trees

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Wikipedia maintains a list of individual trees that catalogues living, historic, and mythic specimens worldwide. From the Wonderboom fig in Pretoria to the Dragon tree on Tenerife, the ancient Cypress of Abarkuh in Iran, and the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Sri Lanka, the page spans Africa, Asia, and beyond.

Each entry records species, coordinates, age, and a brief note, turning the list into a de‑facto register for heritage tourism and conservation advocacy. Trees like the Baobab in Limpopo, which houses a pub, or the Post Office Tree in Cape Town, illustrate how living landmarks anchor local histories and attract visitors.

Because the roster is crowd‑sourced, Wikipedia invites botanists and travelers to submit new entries with reliable citations. Ongoing threats such as climate stress and urban development mean many of these giants face uncertain futures, prompting NGOs to prioritize monitoring and protection. Future revisions will likely add emerging icons from remote regions.