Syrupberry Tree

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 52 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in thick, smooth, silver and white bark, and inside, the hard wood is black.

The numerous branches are very short and thin and are covered with large amounts of miniature, very narrow and elongated leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are solid gentle yellow or brown, with cyan dots.

In early spring, it produces a handful of giant, indigo blossoms with needle-like petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a faint scent that smells like marzipan.

In mid-summer it produces tiny, long, straight fruit. The fuzzy orange skin is tough and inedible, and the slightly crunchy violet flesh is salty and syrupy. The hazel seed is tiny and sits at the top of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.