These are huge huge tree ferns. I've written before about tree ferns, but came across these just near the Allen Theatre - part of the University campus.
They are growing in a south-facing, but very sheltered environment. A small-ish bit of basement garden. You can judge the size that they've grown to, by the door and few steps up. I'm standing on another set of steps leading to a ground-floor door, and I can't get the whole tree in one shot. The building is built into a slope and was constructed about a hundred years ago. Goodness knows when these ferns were planted.
The croziers are huge too. Right up against the office window,well only about 3feet away; I'll bet the view from the desk is awesome. Here's another spot I'll have to keep my eye on.
