Knobwood Pine

This short tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 133 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, crooked trunk covered in very thick, knobbly, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the flexible wood is black with white speckles.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright, covered with thick bunches of huge, brown needles. The needles themselves are strong.

In late summer it produces tiny, green, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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