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Redleaf Maple

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its leaves)

This big tree grows up to 70 meters (229.7 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 527 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, straight trunk covered in very thick, smooth, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very dense wood is yellow-brown.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small bunches of waxy, tiny, fan-like leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are either red, or grey with white lines.

In late summer it forms giant, slate, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

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 the trees packed together, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles