Bronze

This short fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 57 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in very thick, cracked, dark brown bark, and inside, the hard wood is white with black speckles.

The extensive patches of branches are very long and slender and are covered with small bunches of small, slender, pointed leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in pink and gold varieties.

In early spring, it produces several large, blue blossoms with slender, pointed petals. They detach easily and have a fairly strong scent that smells like honeysuckle.

In late autumn it produces , pleated fruit. The sticky bronze skin is stretchy and inedible, and the slightly crunchy blue flesh is bitter and salty and juicy. The subtle green seeds are large and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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