Copperberry

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 16 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a branched, angular trunk covered in silky, light brown bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is pale brown.

The tangled mess of branches are short stubs and are covered with large amounts of miniature, 8 pointed leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are copper and drab blue.

In early spring, it produces several medium-sized, green blossoms with shield-shaped shaped petals. They are hardy and have a fairly strong scent that smells like varnish.

In mid-summer it produces , circular fruit. The fuzzy beige skin is thick and edible when boiled; it is savoury, and the crunchy cream flesh is sweet and juicy. The olive seeds are small and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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