Blackpine

This short fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 32 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, slanted trunk covered in very thick, rough, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the hard wood is pine-coloured.

The extensive patches of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small bunches of large, long, tapering leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are grey on the sides and peach at the center.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of giant, olive blossoms with long, tapering petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are sturdy and have a delicate scent that smells like mint.

In early summer it produces tiny, finger-like fruit. The hairy red skin is delicate and edible when boiled; it is sweet and salty, and the crunchy grey flesh is bitter and very dry. The cream seeds are large and are bunched at the bottom of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

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