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Copperberry

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This short fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 48 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a slender, straight trunk covered in thin, waxy, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is pale brown-grey.

The branches are short and thick and are covered with copious amounts of small, pleated leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are either grey or caramel, with slate dots.

In early spring, it produces several giant, sky blue blossoms with circular petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have a strong scent that smells like skunk spray.

In mid-autumn it produces , cross-shaped fruit. The smooth pale red skin is tough and overwhelmingly sour, and the soft aquamarine flesh is salty and very juicy. The grey seed is large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with clear space between them.

Once on fire, it burns very quickly.
It has impressive regenerative properties.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles