Pencil Pine Plant, सरू का पौधा, Italian Cypress, Saroo Tree, Mediterranean Cypress, Suru

The Pencil Pine (Athrotaxis cupressoides) is a distinctive conifer native to Tasmania, Australia. This slow-growing, evergreen tree is recognized for its slender, columnar shape, and dense, dark green foliage. Often found in subalpine regions, Pencil Pine thrives in cold, wet conditions and can live for over 1,000 years. Its durable wood, though rarely harvested, is valued for its fine grain. The tree plays a critical ecological role, providing habitat and food for various wildlife species. Due to its limited distribution and sensitivity to climate change, the Pencil Pine is considered vulnerable and is a focus of conservation efforts.