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Aquamarineberry

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its stem)

This short fruit tree grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 52 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, angular trunk covered in silky, dark green bark, and inside, the soft wood is silver.

The small handful of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with very large amounts of huge, stiff, pointed leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are solid brown with aquamarine zig-zags.

In early spring, it produces a handful of large, lilac blossoms with 9 heart-shaped shaped petals. They detach easily and have an overpowering scent that smells like sweat.

In mid-summer it produces small, oval fruit. The crispy white skin is delicate and inedible, and the crunchy pink flesh is salty and juicy. The blood red seeds are large and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with clear space between them.

The bark is frequently covered in moss.
It is difficult to cut through.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles