Serpent Vine

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 36 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, curved trunk covered in thin, silky, silver and white bark, and inside, the very dense wood is silver.

The excessive amount of branches are very short and thick and are covered with handfuls of tiny, fan-like leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are grey and gold.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of medium-sized, cream blossoms with circular petals. They are hardy and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like cinnamon.

In mid-autumn it produces tiny, oval fruit. The fuzzy aquamarine skin is thick and inedible, and the soft orange flesh is savoury and sticky. The hazel seeds are tiny and are bunched at the bottom of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.