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Crimson Willow

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 325 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in delicate, rough, black bark, and inside, the hard wood is burgundy-brown.

The excessive amount of branches are short, thin and wispy and are covered with large amounts of waxy, small, long, narrow leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are a shade of purple that gradient shifts to cyan at the top.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, crimson, winged seeds that float and land far away.

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 can flourish even in standing water.
It comes in 21 varieties.