Lifespan of Some Common Trees in Florida Source: Loehle, C. (1988). “Tree life history strategies: the role of defenses.” Canadian Journal of Forest Research 18(2): 209-222. Common Name Scientific Name Average Lifespan Maximum Lifespan Ash, Green Fraxinus pennsylvanicum 120 175 Cedar, Eastern red Juniperus virginiana 150 300 Cherry, Black Prunus serotina 100 250 Cypress, Bald … Continue reading Lifespan of Some Common Trees in Florida