Filo pastry tree

Polylepis australis, also known locally as tabaquillo or queñoa is a tree endemic of central Argentina, member of the family Rosaceae. The genus Polylepis originated in the eastern South America, Andean forests . The plant has small, pinnate leaves, 7–10 cm long, normally composed of five or seven leaflets. In harsh winters, Polylepis australis survives by producing rolls of loose, papery like exfoliating brownish bark; the rough outer covering of the woody stem of tree. The southernmost stands of Polylepis australis are located in the high Córdoba mountains of central Argentina (1,200–2,884 m above sea level).
South American Polylepis mountain forests are recognised as being one of the most endangered forest ecosystems in the world.
Thanks of course to Wikipedia.
This amazing example is at Logan Botanical Gardens where this year we celebrated its 50th year of association with RBGE which next year boasts 350 years existence.
After a lot of wet and windy weather a turn to some sunshine.
Today was the last tour of the gardens until the snowdrop walks next year.