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Waterleaf Tree

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

This short fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 30 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, curved trunk covered in smooth, dark gray bark, and inside, the soft wood is light brown.

The branches are very long and thin and are covered with copious amounts of miniature, slender, pointed leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are a shade of orange that gradient shifts to green at the top.

In early spring, it produces several medium-sized, pink blossoms with 9 pointed petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are hardy and have an intense scent that smells like paint.

In late summer it produces small, long, narrow fruit. The waxy amber skin is tough and inedible, and the slightly crunchy beige flesh is sweet and powdery. The dark green seeds are large and are scattered throughout the fruit.

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

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

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It comes in 18 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.