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Coppervine

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This massive tree grows up to 148 meters (485.6 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 51 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a slender, slanted trunk covered in thin, wrinkled, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the dense wood is burgundy.

The excessive amount of branches are long and slender and are covered with copious amounts of smooth, huge, spear shaped leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are lime green with grey tips.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, crimson, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

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 clear space between them.

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It has impressive regenerative properties.
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.