Crimson Maple

This big tree grows up to 68 meters (223.1 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 594 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, slanted trunk covered in knobbly, dark gray bark, and inside, the hard wood is pale yellow.

The branches are very short and thick and are covered with handfuls of soft, tiny, spear shaped leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are either deep red, or olive with black dots.

In late summer it forms tiny, cyan aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.