Copperleaf

This large fruit tree grows up to 21 feet (6.4 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 56 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, slanted trunk covered in ridged, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is black with white speckles.

The numerous branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with very large amounts of small, stiff, pointed leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are found in blue, intense purple and drab red varieties.

In early spring, it produces many clusters of large, pink blossoms with shield-shaped shaped petals. They detach easily and have the faintest scent that smells like mint.

In mid-autumn it produces large, needle-like fruit. The rubbery beige skin is peel-able and inedible, and the soft violet flesh is sour and sticky. The hazel seeds are large and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with grassy ground between them.