NZ cabbage Tree...

I took Elsa for a walk locally and found this lovely stand of Cabbage Trees. After a busy weekend with not a lot of sleep I am feeling my age, and a bit faded. So I turned my image into something a bit tired and faded !!!
Cordyline australis, commonly known as the cabbage tree is endemic to New Zealand. With its tall, straight trunk and dense, rounded heads, C. australis is a characteristic feature of the New Zealand landscape. Its fruit is a favourite food source for the New Zealand pigeon and other native birds. It grows in a broad range of habitats, including forest margins, river banks and open places, and is abundant near swamps.Known to M?ori as t? k?uka, the tree was used as a source of food, particularly in the South Island, where it was cultivated in areas where other crops would not grow. It provided durable fibre for textiles, anchor ropes, fishing lines, baskets, waterproof rain capes and cloaks, and sandals. Hardy and fast growing, C. australis is widely planted in New Zealand gardens, parks and streets, and numerous cultivars are available.
It is also grown as an ornamental tree in Northern Hemisphere countries with mild maritime climates, including the warmer parts of the British Isles, where its common names include Torquay palm.