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Copperfruit Tree

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its leaves)

This big fruit tree grows up to 38 feet (11.6 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 53 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, straight trunk covered in hard, waxy, yellow-brown bark, and inside, the light wood is silver.

The tangled mess of branches are short and slender and are covered with large amounts of miniature, perforated leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are either copper or light grey, with grey streaks.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of medium-sized, purple blossoms with 6 V-shaped shaped petals. They are very delicate and have an intensely strong scent that smells like mint.

In early autumn it produces very large, long, straight fruit. The smooth beige skin is tough and edible when boiled; it is bitter and spicy, and the soft bronze flesh is sweet and sour and very dry. The light brown seeds are small and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

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

Ivy often grows along the trunk.
It makes a distinctive sound when the wind blows through it.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles