Burgundyberry

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 40 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 78 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, straight trunk covered in very thick, rough, burgundy bark, and inside, the dense wood is mahogany-coloured.

The numerous branches are very short and slender and are covered with large amounts of huge, broad, flat leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are white at the bottom and bronze with gold splotches at the top.

In early spring, it produces many tiny, slate blossoms with spear shaped petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like marzipan.

In early autumn it produces small, asymmetrical fruit. The smooth lilac skin is delicate and inedible, and the crunchy hazel flesh is salty and oily. The caramel seeds are small and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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