Blueberry Tree

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 17 feet (5.2 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 48 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, wavy trunk covered in thick, rough, brown and grey bark, and inside, the light wood is mahogany-coloured.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small amounts of tiny, broad, flat leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are blue and beige.

In early spring, it produces clusters of giant, cream blossoms with pleated petals. They fall easily and have a soft scent that smells like alcohol.

In mid-autumn it produces tiny, pleated fruit. The crispy caramel skin is tough and inedible, and the soft black flesh is sweet and sour and juicy. The lime seed is very large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with clear space between them.