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Copperfruit Tree

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

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 49 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a narrow, angular trunk covered in fine, smooth, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the soft wood is white with black speckles.

The small handful of branches trail down to the ground and are covered with large amounts of large, perforated leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are purple and lime.

In early spring, it produces many clusters of small, deep blue blossoms with spear shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a weak scent that smells like glue.

In early winter it produces , circular fruit. The smooth olive skin is peel-able and inedible, and the slightly crunchy lilac flesh is spicy and sticky. The silver seed is large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with grassy ground between them.

It is almost impossible to grow indoors.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.