Burgundy Fruit Tree

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 13 feet (4.0 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 45 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a knobbly, straight trunk covered in fine, wrinkled, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the hard wood is burgundy.

The tangled mess of branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with thick bunches of miniature, circular leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in blood red and vibrant green varieties.

In early spring, it produces dozens of tiny, sky blue blossoms with wide petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They detach easily and have a faint scent that smells like an ocean breeze.

In early autumn it produces large, needle-like fruit. The rough dark grey skin is thick and edible when roasted; it is bitter and sour, and the slightly crunchy violet flesh is bitter and juicy. The caramel seeds are small and are scattered throughout the fruit.

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

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between filled with undergrowth.