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Copperleaf

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its leaves)

This short tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 497 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, wonky trunk covered in paper-thin, cracked, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the flexible wood is pine-coloured.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with large amounts of sticky, large, stiff, pointed leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are either slate, or pink with blue streaks.

In late summer it forms small, dark grey berries.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.

It blooms only at night.
It is often home to a particular bird species.
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles