Bloodfruit Tree

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 20 feet (6.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 64 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in hard, rough, yellow-brown bark, and inside, the hard wood is pine-coloured.

The small bunches of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small amounts of giant, stiff, pointed leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are dark brown with white tips.

In early spring, it produces a handful of tiny, red blossoms with perforated petals. They are sturdy and have a faint scent that smells like mango.

In late summer it produces small, circular fruit. The smooth dark green skin is peel-able and inedible, and the very soft blood red flesh is sweet and very dry. The gold 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, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.