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Sa Melabrina and Sardinia's Monumental Trees
May 5, 2026
1h 02m 08s
On Defense: Estonia's Stadium Oak
Dec 31, 2025
1h 04m 05s
Arborists Live: Our Tree Stories
Nov 27, 2025
1h 00m 29s
The General Sherman Tree: First Encounters
Oct 27, 2025
1h 08m 36s
S'Ozzastru and the Ancient Olive Trees of Sardinia
Aug 24, 2025
1h 05m 57s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/5/26 |  Sa Melabrina and Sardinia's Monumental Trees | Sa Melabrina is a Downy Oak tree the size of a small church, draped in moss and ferns. Her ancient arms spread wide in the surrounding forest near Illorai, Sardinia. She's the oldest and largest of her kind in all of Europe. And she's been standing here in these mountains for nine centuries. What she symbolizes is even greater than her beauty. The town’s mayor organized a remarkable conference drawing scientists, conservationists, and community leaders from across Sardinia and beyond, all uni... | 1h 02m 08s | ||||||
| 12/31/25 |  On Defense: Estonia's Stadium Oak | In the small Estonian town of Orissaare, football players dribble around a 150-year-old oak tree standing impossibly in the middle of their soccer field or "stadium." What seems like a quirky local oddity became a symbol of national pride when this tree won the 2015 European Tree of the Year, beating much larger countries like Hungary, Spain, and the UK. How did an unknown Estonian oak outcompete all of Europe? The answer involves brilliant PR, ancient folklore, a fierce independence forged ... | 1h 04m 05s | ||||||
| 11/27/25 |  Arborists Live: Our Tree Stories | 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, ... | 1h 00m 29s | ||||||
| 10/27/25 |  The General Sherman Tree: First Encounters | 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 ... | 1h 08m 36s | ||||||
| 8/24/25 |  S'Ozzastru and the Ancient Olive Trees of Sardinia | 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 as "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... | 1h 05m 57s | ||||||
| 5/19/25 |  The Ginkgo at Gu Guanyin Buddhist Temple | 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... | 1h 04m 56s | ||||||
| 2/24/25 |  Tree Story Shorts IV | 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... | 45m 43s | ||||||
| 2/5/25 |  India's Kabirvad Banyan Tree | 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 ... | 1h 20m 19s | ||||||
| 11/18/24 |  London's Charlton House Mulberry | 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. Guests Peter Coles Author, Mulberry Morus Londinium Dr. Stella Butler Trustee, Royal Greenwich Heritage Trust Chair, Charlton & Blackheath Amateur Hort... | 1h 01m 18s | ||||||
| 10/7/24 |  Saving Seeds: Bartram's Franklin Tree | 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. Guest Tom Reber Director of Landscape and Fa... | 1h 02m 53s | ||||||
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| 4/28/24 |  The Tree That Owns Itself | Legend has it that Col. William H. Jackson of Athens, Georgia loved his old white oak tree very much. So much, that he created a deed for the tree and the land immediately surrounding it, giving ownership unto itself. Could it be possible? Who owns a tree? The answers aren't always as simple as they may appear. Guests Mateo Fennell Community Forestry Coordinator Athens-Clarke County Unified Government Athens, GA https://www.accgov.com/274/Community-Forestry James Komen Consul... | 1h 01m 58s | ||||||
| 2/28/24 |  The Mariner and the Mulberry | A large old mulberry tree at Truro Vineyards on Cape Cod comes with a legend. A sea captain brought it back from the South Pacific and planted it for his young wife. Or his girlfriend. Or someone named Amelia. Is this story true? Who was the captain, and what became of him? Come along to open dusty books, unfurl old maps, and decide what you think. Guests Kristen Roberts Owner Truro Vineyards Truro, MA Ken MacPhee Arborist Representative Bartlett Tree Experts Orleans, MA Janice Pelosi ... | 55m 39s | ||||||
| 1/8/24 |  Tree Story Shorts III | Here's the third edition of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, where guests get to tell their own tree stories! Charles Darwin, bride and groom trees, a massive American elm in Illinois, Al Capone, original tree-inspired music, a tree used for meetings at an army base, a moving story from war-torn Ukraine - this episode has it all. Listen to what people have to say about the trees that inspire them. Guests Rob McBride The Tree Hunter Ellesmere, Shropshire, U.K. Instagram Georgia Barnhill... | 35m 34s | ||||||
| 12/13/23 |  Europe's 2023 Tree of the Year: The Fabrykant Oak | The Fabrykant Oak, translated as the "Factory Owner's Oak," received 45,000 votes to become Europe's Tree of the Year. Located in Łódź, it captures the hearts of people in its home country of Poland and around the world. Full of personality and stunningly beautiful, the story of this Quercus robur strikes deep into the city's culture and history. How does an old tree overcome the past to become a symbol of rebirth and a brighter future? Guests Adam Golub Project Manager and Brussels R... | 1h 01m 55s | ||||||
| 11/13/23 |  The Emancipation Oak | A 300 yr-old Live Oak tree on the campus of Hampton University in Virginia stuns visitors with its strength and beauty. It’s also an enduring symbol of a watershed moment in American history - the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War, which freed enslaved people in the rebel states. How could a tree play a role in that momentous event, at least locally? What did emancipation truly mean to African-Americans in 1863? How does the tree still inspire the hearts and ima... | 1h 09m 59s | ||||||
| 10/12/23 |  The Autograph Tree | A stunning copper beech tree in Ireland’s County Galway attracts tourists from around the world. Lady Gregory was its owner, and she drew legendary writers of her day to her house and garden at Coole Park - William Butler Yeats, George Bernard Shaw, and others. If they were lucky, they were allowed to etch their names into the bark of what’s now known as the Autograph Tree. Learn the full story steeped in Irish literary history. Guests Jenni McGuire Head Guide, Coole Park Nature Reserve Gort... | 1h 02m 53s | ||||||
| 9/8/23 |  Trees in Song: Season 1 Finale | This season 1 recap features thematic highlights from the first 18 episodes, Doug's favorite songs about trees, and an interview with Dee Lee, arborist and songwriter! Featured Songs and Artists Redwood Tree, Van Morrison Saint Dominick's Preview, 1972 Warner Bros, Inc. English Trees, Crowded House Time on Earth, 2007 Parlophone & ATO Records Trees, Louis Armstrong & George Jenkins and His Orchestra (Lyrics from Trees by Joyce Kilmer) 1954 Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell L... | 57m 50s | ||||||
| 8/3/23 |  Texas Shade: The Founders' Oak | The Founders' Oak in New Braunfels is a "Famous Tree of Texas." The 300 yr-old live oak has given shelter to a Spanish Mission, a German Prince who brought thousands of settlers, old Texas families that date back to the Alamo, and the Comanche Nation. Its cultural history is rich, and includes a new designation as a "Comanche Marker Tree." What is it about this tree's history that mirrors the founding of Texas itself? Co-Host Emily King Urban Forester, Community Tree Preservation Division Ci... | 59m 14s | ||||||
| 7/5/23 |  Preservation is Progress: The Brontë Oak | The Brontë Oak is a massive white oak tree in Oakville, Ontario that has been threatened by every type of construction project imaginable. Logging, overhead power lines, a regional water conduit, highway expansion, you name it. But in the face of multi-billion dollar corporations, it still stands thanks to the collective efforts of a persuasive neighbor, two savvy arborists, an 87 yr-old schoolteacher, a tuned-in Town Councilor, and a favorite Canadian folk rock singer. Guests John McNeil C... | 55m 31s | ||||||
| 5/27/23 |  The Moses Cleaveland Trees | In 1946, 153 "Moses Cleaveland Trees" were chosen as landmark trees to represent the City of Cleveland's 150-yr anniversary. Not only did they harken back to the pre-settlement forest - they were in fact part of it. The existence of each one became hazy over time, until a group organized by the City and the Early Settlers Association set out to find them again. Do they still survive? Guests Dr. Roy Larick Retired Archaeologist Owner of Bluestone Conservation Vice Chair of the Euclid Shade T... | 54m 03s | ||||||
| 4/27/23 |  The Imperial Pine Bonsai | The stately "Imperial Pine" is the only bonsai ever to leave the Japanese Emperor's collection, and it resides at the National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum in Washington, DC. Listen to the behind-the-scenes story about how it got there during a key moment in diplomatic history between Japan and the United States. Guests Kathleen Emerson-Dell Curator of Exhibitions National Bonsai & Penjing Museum U.S. National Arboretum www.usna.usda.gov Michael James... | 59m 13s | ||||||
| 4/11/23 |  The Katsura at Dumbarton Oaks | Meet the charming old katsura tree in Beatrix Farrand’s famous garden at Dumbarton Oaks. It might be the oldest katsura in North America, or maybe not, but its origins relate to the burgeoning interest in Japanese trees and plants in the second half of the 19th century when Japan opened up to the world. Listen in, as the tree receives some traditional care from Japanese Master Gardener Kurato Fujimoto. Guests Ron Henderson Founding Principal Lirio Landscape Architecture Professor of Landscap... | 47m 55s | ||||||
| 3/26/23 |  Tree Story Shorts II | This is the second edition of Tree Story Shorts on This Old Tree, where listeners get to contribute and tell their own tree stories! From New York to California to China and Nepal, listen to what people have to say about the trees that inspire them. Guests Gil Reavill Author, screenwriter, journalist en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gil_Reavill James Voorhies Retired grounds manager and entomologist Paul Smith College '72 Georgia Silvera Seamans Founder, Local Nature Lab Host, Your Bird Story podcas... | 49m 33s | ||||||
| 3/13/23 |  The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest | Sherwood Forest in the County of Nottinghamshire lays claim to a world famous tree, The Major Oak. It may well have harbored Robin Hood and his merry men, or perhaps people like them. Admirers from all over the world visit the beloved English oak, drawn by the legend. Two guests from the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve help describe why the tree is so special. One is Paul Cook, the Warden tasked with maintaining the woodland and the landscape. The other is the Sheriff of Nottin... | 59m 59s | ||||||
| 2/27/23 |  The Birthing Tree | There's a huge, spreading, 350 yr old plus white oak in McMinnville, Tennessee with a legend. It was known to the early pioneers, and it's now a state landmark tree. Listen to its story told by Warren County Historian Jimmy Haley, and former state urban forester Tom Simpson. Come along and discover the Birthing Tree through the eyes of a real pioneer family. Guests Jimmy Haley Historian Warren County, TN Tom Simpson former East Tennessee Regional Urban Forester Department of Agriculture, D... | 48m 16s | ||||||
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