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Copperfruit

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its stem)

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 49 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in waxy, light brown bark, and inside, the soft wood is copper-coloured.

The branches are long and slender and are covered with handfuls of huge, circular leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are beige and amber.

In early spring, it produces dozens of large, black blossoms with long, tapering petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are sturdy and have a weak scent that smells like paint.

In mid-autumn it produces tiny, long, straight fruit. The rough red skin is thin and spicy, and the slightly crunchy beige flesh is savoury and syrupy. The brown seeds are small and are bunched at the bottom of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.