Copperberry

This short fruit tree grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 74 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, twisting trunk covered in thick, waxy, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the very light wood is dark brown.

The branches are very short and thick and are covered with thick bunches of giant, asymmetrical leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are either lime, or azure with gold zig-zags.

In early spring, it produces many medium-sized, muted orange blossoms with 9 pointed petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have a delicate scent that smells like warm cookies.

In mid-summer it produces tiny, spherical fruit. The waxy white skin is thick and inedible, and the soft azure flesh is sour and very dry. The silver seeds are large and are bunched at the bottom of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with the space between filled with undergrowth.