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Amber

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

This giant fruit tree grows up to 62 feet (18.9 meters) tall and lives for up to 15 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 30 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in ridged, silver and white bark, and inside, the very dense wood is dark brown.

The extensive patches of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with large amounts of giant, circular leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are amber on the edges and orange at the center.

In early spring, it produces dozens of giant, hazel blossoms with kidney-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a weak scent that smells like lavender.

In early autumn it produces small, long, tapering fruit. The smooth cream skin is tough and inedible, and the soft slate flesh is spicy and dry. The gold seed is very large and sits at the top of the fruit.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.

Ivy often grows along the trunk.
It aggressively steals nutrients from other large plants (but not each other).
It is suitable for making baskets and the like