Silverleaf

This small tree grows up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 138 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, angular trunk covered in very thick, rough, yellow bark, and inside, the dense wood is brown.

The small clumps of branches trail down to the ground and are covered with small amounts of crispy, huge, asymmetrical leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are generally silver.

In late summer it forms giant, cream aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.