Yellowwood

This modest-sized tree grows up to 25 meters (82.0 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 221 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, crooked trunk covered in hard, rough, gray bark, and inside, the flexible wood is black with white speckles.

The branches are short stubs and are covered with large amounts of crispy, large, 4 pointed leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are generally light yellow.

In late summer it forms small, copper berries.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

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