Blackneedle

This big tree grows up to 77 meters (252.6 feet) tall and lives for over 2,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 2367 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a very thick, slanted trunk covered in fine, cracked, black bark, and inside, the flexible wood is black with white speckles.

The sparse patches of branches are tall, rigid and upright, with dozens of twigs covered with sparse amounts of huge, emerald needles. The needles themselves are light.

In late summer it produces tiny, orange berries.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.