Yellowwood

This average-sized tree grows up to 22 meters (72.2 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 344 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, straight trunk covered in hard, rough, yellow bark, and inside, the dense wood is black with white speckles.

The large clumps of branches are very long and thick, with dozens of twigs covered with small bunches of large, brown needles. The needles themselves are frail.

In late summer it produces giant, beige seed pods.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.