Bluefruit

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 13 feet (4.0 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 26 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, wonky trunk covered in paper-thin, smooth, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very dense wood is yellow-brown.

The branches are short, rigid and upright and are covered with small bunches of giant, slender, pointed leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are found in brilliant blue, brilliant blue and light brown varieties.

In early spring, it produces clusters of giant, cream blossoms with asymmetrical petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a delicate scent that smells like warm milk.

In early autumn it produces large, long, narrow fruit. The leathery brown skin is stretchy and inedible, and the slightly crunchy olive flesh is sweet and spicy and very dry. The orange seed is small and sits at the end of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.