Silverbell

This small tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 225 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in fine, smooth, black bark, and inside, the soft wood is silver.

The branches are short and thin and are covered with sparse amounts of waxy, tiny, long, narrow leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are yellow on the sides and green at the center.

In early spring, it produces dozens of medium-sized, amber blossoms with long, tapering petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are sturdy and have a delicate scent that smells like vanilla.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, orange, shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with the space between filled with undergrowth.