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Caramel

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

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 15 feet (4.6 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 62 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, slanted trunk covered in paper-thin, smooth, yellow-brown bark, and inside, the very dense wood is gray.

The branches trail down to the ground and are covered with sparse amounts of huge, thick leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are found in indigo, orange and yellow varieties.

In early spring, it produces lots of tiny, blood red blossoms with 7 umbrella-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a delicate scent that smells like damp.

In early winter it produces , long, tapering fruit. The smooth caramel skin is tough and inedible, and the slightly crunchy pink flesh is spicy and syrupy. The black seeds are large and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with clear space between them.

It is often home to a particular bird species.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles
It is almost impossible to grow indoors.