Blackbell Fruit Tree

This short fruit tree grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 67 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in thin, waxy, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the very dense wood is burgundy-brown.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small amounts of large, circular leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are yellow with beige tips.

In early spring, it produces many giant, hazel blossoms with slender, pointed petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a strong scent that smells like pepper.

In early winter it produces , asymmetrical fruit. The fuzzy brown skin is thin and inedible, and the crunchy brown flesh is sour and oily. The orange seed is very large and sits at the end of the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.