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Copperleaf

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its leaves)

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 11 feet (3.4 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 50 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in very thick, smooth, light brown bark, and inside, the hard wood is black.

The excessive amount of branches are short and thin and are covered with handfuls of tiny, fan-like leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in brilliant green and copper varieties.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of giant, indigo blossoms with 6 heart-shaped shaped petals. They detach easily and have a weak scent that smells like burning wood.

In early winter it produces tiny, long, straight fruit. The clammy amber skin is delicate and edible when cooked; it is extremely spicy, and the crunchy magenta flesh is sour and syrupy. The brown seed is tiny and sits at the end 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 trees spaced far apart, with patches of undergrowth between them.

It is suitable for making paper
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It can grow in even the most barren lands.