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Copperleaf Tree

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its stem)

This big fruit tree grows up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 15 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 31 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a thick, angular trunk covered in delicate, wrinkled, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the soft wood is white with black speckles.

The branches are very short and thin and are covered with very large amounts of giant, stiff, pointed leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are solid orange or silver, with cyan streaks.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of giant, azure blossoms with 3 pointed petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have an intense scent that smells like freshly washed clothes.

In late summer it produces tiny, long, curved fruit. The smooth orange skin is delicate and inedible, and the very soft purple flesh is bitter and salty and dry. The blood red seeds are large and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between filled with undergrowth.

It coexists peacefully with other plants.
The sap causes itchiness of the skin
The sap is edible and very spicy.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles