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Copperwood

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

This short tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 373 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, crooked trunk covered in knobbly, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the light wood is white.

The sparse patches of branches are very long and thin and are covered with very large amounts of crispy, huge, spear shaped leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are grey at the bottom and violet with amber dots at the top.

In early spring, it produces many giant, ashy green blossoms with long, narrow petals. They are hardy and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like glue.

In late summer it forms small, dark brown, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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

All parts of the flower are edible.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
The sap causes severe rashes
It is said to be able to live for hundreds of years.