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Bronzeberry

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 42 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, twisting trunk covered in hard, ridged, brown and grey bark, and inside, the very hard wood is black.

The sparse amount of branches are short, thin and wispy and are covered with small amounts of giant, spear shaped leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are bronze and grey.

In early spring, it produces bunches of medium-sized, lilac blossoms with long, narrow petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have a soft scent that smells like paint.

In mid-summer it produces very large, long, tapering fruit. The crispy gold skin is stretchy and edible when cooked; it is spicy and savoury, and the crunchy brown flesh is sweet and dry. The washed-out orange seed is large and sits at the top of the fruit.

The roots are long and grow straight down, 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.

The bark is frequently covered in moss.
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles