GlenysNorfolk Island Pine
March 28th 2011 09:00
... and some trees are symbolic ...
The evergreen Norfolk Island Pine is native to Norfolk Island. It is a symbol of the Island and features on its flag.
One of the reasons Norfolk Island was settled by the British is because Captain Cook thought the tall, straight trunks of these trees would be suitable for making ships masts and yards. His countrymen must have been disappointed when it was discovered this was not so.
Today this popular, eye-catching tree is cultivated around the world as an ornamental tree and the soft wood is used for (under cover) construction, wood turning and crafts. It will not last if it is exposed to the elements.
Because of its symmetrical shape the Norfolk Island Pine is sometimes called the 'star pine'.
These magnificent trees can grow to up to 60 metres.
Norfolk Island Pines, growing along Quality Row, Kingston, Norfolk Island.
The evergreen Norfolk Island Pine is native to Norfolk Island. It is a symbol of the Island and features on its flag.
One of the reasons Norfolk Island was settled by the British is because Captain Cook thought the tall, straight trunks of these trees would be suitable for making ships masts and yards. His countrymen must have been disappointed when it was discovered this was not so.
Today this popular, eye-catching tree is cultivated around the world as an ornamental tree and the soft wood is used for (under cover) construction, wood turning and crafts. It will not last if it is exposed to the elements.
Young Norfolk Island Pine, Mt Pitt, Norfolk Island.
Because of its symmetrical shape the Norfolk Island Pine is sometimes called the 'star pine'.
Norfolk Island Pine seedling, growing in Hundred Acres Reserve, Norfolk Island
Young Norfolk Island Pine, growing near Headstone Memorial, Norfolk Island
Tall Norfolk Island Pine, growing near Cascade Road, Norfolk Island
These magnificent trees can grow to up to 60 metres.
... all living things grow and mature - growing old is inevitable, it's how you do it that matters...
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