This is one of the commonest native trees, but few people notice them. In summer, they are covered with a profusion of leaves:

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The stems are quite thick at the base but taper quickly at the end, and this, together with a rather gnarled and knotty appearance, give a kind of "fairy-tale tree" impression.

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In winter, they lose their leaves, and are more conspicuous due to their mass of bare branches.

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These were taken around Pak Kok