Amberfruit Tree

This huge fruit tree grows up to 54 feet (16.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 59 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, slanted trunk covered in thick, ridged, yellow bark, and inside, the very dense wood is dark brown.

The excessive amount of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small bunches of miniature, very thick leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are blood red and amber.

In early spring, it produces copious amounts of small, hazel blossoms with wide petals. They fall easily and have a strong scent that smells like citrus.

In late summer it produces , circular fruit. The fuzzy hazel skin is thin and edible when cooked; it is sweet, and the very soft olive flesh is savoury and syrupy. The light brown 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 densely, with grassy ground between them.