I really like this old olive tree that lives in the back section of Furman park. Evergreen with small silvery leaves and a trunk that is perfectly gnarled and twisted, it has a certain character. While it looks old, it is also strong. I was surprised to learn that many old olive trees in the Middle East and Europe are believed to be over 1,000 years old. Certainly the Furman olive tree isn't that old, but I wonder how long it has been there. Hopefully, it will be there long after I am gone.
