This ancient tree is growing feet from a saltwater cove on the Sunshine Coast, British Columbia. There is a freshwater stream flowing into the cove, so the water is probably brackish. It has only a few branches with leaves on it, no visible cones in July. It seems so very old. If you can help with the age of the tree as well as its name, I would be very grateful. Thank you.
Depends on its individual history, you often cannot tell for sure just looking at the outside of the tree. For example, I once helped gather data on a research plot where I was told the tiny, suppressed silver firs in the shade were as old as their full-sized brethren overhead.
