Pencil Pine

This image was shot in the Highland area of Tasmania. Pencil Pines are a species related to Huon & King William (King Billy) Pines and are a remnant of Gondwanwa. Found only in Tasmania and Parts of S.America they are a slow growing tree. This one could be up to 500yrs old.

Endemic to Alpine regions they endure some of the harshest winter conditions you could find in Australia but are susceptible to fire.

I love the twisted textures that these hardy trees exhibit ant that is what caught my eye with this image.

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