Silverberry

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 10 feet (3.0 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 44 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in very thick, cracked, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the hard wood is black with white speckles.

The branches trail down to the ground and are covered with handfuls of giant, wispy leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in silver and beige varieties.

In early spring, it produces large amounts of large, light yellow blossoms with stiff, pointed petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like bonfire smoke.

In early autumn it produces , pleated fruit. The hairy purple skin is delicate and edible when cooked; it is bitter, and the slightly crunchy crimson flesh is very sweet and dry. The dark brown seeds are small and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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