Caramel

This large fruit tree grows up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 47 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, wavy trunk covered in very thick, silky, brown-green bark, and inside, the very hard wood is pine-coloured.

The abundance of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with handfuls of miniature, very thick leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are either caramel, or yellow with green splotches.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of medium-sized, violet blossoms with slender, pointed petals. They are sturdy and have an intensely strong scent that smells like mint.

In mid-autumn it produces , broad, flat fruit. The rough amber skin is stretchy and inedible, and the very soft yellow flesh is sour and savoury and dry. The slate seeds are large and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.