This is a #queenslandpine and they grow in abundance in various areas here in #melbourne. Especially in reserves and parklands.

This one’s in #Tooronga.

And look at this beautiful new lush growth!

These leaves; almost thorn like, get really sharp at the point when they mature. Once the tree sheds them whole - connecting branch and leaves (like speers) they dry and become brown and eventually act as mulch. Now, these ARE sharp!

The branches that connect the leaves are very woody and are adorned with coarse bark.

These trees are certainly intriguing.

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