Copperberry

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 45 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, curved trunk covered in smooth, brown bark, and inside, the very light wood is copper-coloured.

The branches trail down across the ground and are covered with small amounts of miniature, circular leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are either red, or black with orange splotches.

In early spring, it produces several small, grey blossoms with sickle shaped petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They detach easily and have a strong scent that smells like lemon.

In late autumn it produces , finger-like fruit. The rough caramel skin is thin and edible when roasted; it is sour, and the soft black flesh is bitter and sour and oily. The white seeds are small and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with patches of undergrowth between them.