lacebark pine

A slow-growing conifer, to 30m tall, frequently branching near to the ground forming a bushy tree or large shrub. Often cultivated for its ornamental smooth grey-green bark that flakes away to reveal creamy-white patches, darkening to shades of red, purple, brown and green. The bright green leaves are rigid, pointed, 5-10cm long and borne in threes; short-stalked brown cones are up to 7cm long