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Finally, Fresh Fruit from Ancient Date Palms

Posted on September 8, 2020 by LukeChandler

Remember the 2,000 year-old date palm from Masada? The original tree, nicknamed Methuselah, is now a daddy thanks to patience, science, and a little bit of luck. In a happy, very un-2020 report, we have a harvest of new ancient … Continue reading →

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6 more 2,000 year-old seeds sprout to give “Methuselah” Date Palm a family

Posted on February 8, 2020 by LukeChandler

In 2008, Dr. Sarah Sallon successfully revived a 2,000 year-old seed from the extinct Judea Date Palm. This tree is named “Methuselah” and currently stands more than 11 feet tall. An Israeli research team has now germinated six more date … Continue reading →

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“Methuselah” Date Palm Fertilizes other Tree, Bears Fruit

Posted on May 3, 2016 by LukeChandler

Many readers are familiar with the 2,000 year-old seed that sprouted and brought back a single specimen of the extinct Judean Date Palm. Scientists named the new sprout “Methuselah” and raised the possibility of reviving the species. Date palms have gender and … Continue reading →

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After nearly 1,500 years, the Frankincense tree returns to Israel

Posted on December 24, 2012 by LukeChandler

1,500 years after the last frankincense tree disappeared from the Holy Land, Dr. Solowey has managed to grow the first shoots of a tree whose scented white sap was once worth more than gold. Matthew Kalman has an interesting article … Continue reading →

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