Copperwood

This average-sized tree grows up to 26 meters (85.3 feet) tall and lives for over 2,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 2776 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a long and flexible, angular trunk covered in fine, smooth, light brown bark, and inside, the very light wood is copper-coloured.

The branches trail down to the ground, with thousands of twigs covered with handfuls of large, peach needles. The needles themselves are fairly frail.

In late summer it produces giant, green, shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with clear space between them.