Because some trees are extremely old and just don’t die, and I’m in need of some answers.
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They do.
When they an OAK tree can last for 300 to 400 years, the reason is aging. Every living organism (including plants) are made of living cells. Every cell has its age. After which it dies. New cells take the place. The process (of replacing old dying cells) does not continue forever. The tissues deteriorate over a period of time. In plants (or trees) the capillaries that form the tunnel (series of tunnels actually) to transport water, minerals, food, etc – wear out after some time. Then replacement of cells/tissues slows down and/or stops. However, many times the death will happen when they get too old to survive and are diseased by fungus, borers, water splash & heavy winds. Plants die.
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