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Copperberry

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 14 feet (4.3 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 63 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in hard, rough, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the flexible wood is burgundy.

The tangled mess of branches are short stubs and are covered with large amounts of large, circular leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are aquamarine on the sides and bronze at the center.

In early spring, it produces dozens of tiny, slate blossoms with shield-shaped shaped petals. They fall easily and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like pineapple.

In early autumn it produces tiny, T-shaped fruit. The rubbery faded yellow skin is thick and inedible, and the very soft aquamarine flesh is savoury and very juicy. The black seed is very large and sits at the end of the fruit.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.

All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It is often home to a particular bird species.