Arid Willow

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 28 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a stocky, angular trunk covered in very thick, smooth, dark brown bark, and inside, the very dense wood is burgundy-brown.

The extensive patches of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with sparse amounts of large, pleated leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are found in hazel, caramel and blue varieties.

In early spring, it produces many balls of giant, olive blossoms with perforated petals. They fall easily and have the faintest scent that smells like bonfire smoke.

In mid-autumn it produces , oval fruit. The hairy cyan skin is tough and inedible, and the crunchy beige flesh is bitter and powdery. The black seeds are small and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.