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Burgundy Willow

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This short tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 255 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a wide, wonky trunk covered in thin, waxy, dark gray bark, and inside, the light wood is burgundy.

The small bunches of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with thick bunches of smooth, large, wide leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are ashy purple and red.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, bright green, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with patches of undergrowth between them.

The sap causes severe rashes
It is suitable for use as a construction material
It is very rare outside of a particular area.