Blood Red

This small fruit tree grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 39 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, wonky trunk covered in rough, brown and grey bark, and inside, the very dense wood is silver.

The branches are very long and thick and are covered with small amounts of small, pleated leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are found in faded yellow, vibrant orange and vibrant orange varieties.

In early spring, it produces a handful of small, blood red blossoms with wide petals. They are very delicate and have a weak scent that smells like a damp log.

In late summer it produces small, oval fruit. The clammy turquoise skin is thick and inedible, and the slightly crunchy blood red flesh is savoury and sticky. The gold seeds are large and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.