Mahogany

This short tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 182 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, wonky trunk covered in thick, rough, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the hard wood is burgundy-brown.

The tangled mess of branches are very short and thin, with dozens of twigs covered with large amounts of giant, emerald needles. The needles themselves are sturdy.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, black, shelled seeds.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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