Copperberry

This short fruit tree grows up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 34 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a slender, curved trunk covered in thin, wrinkled, light gray bark, and inside, the flexible wood is copper-coloured.

The tangled mess of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with copious amounts of tiny, perforated leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in orange and grey varieties.

In early spring, it produces balls of medium-sized, black blossoms with asymmetrical petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are sturdy and have a powerful scent that smells like sugar.

In late summer it produces , finger-like fruit. The clammy red skin is thick and bland, and the soft silver flesh is spicy and oily. The yellow seeds are tiny and are scattered throughout the fruit.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.