Trailing Blossom Tree

This short fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 51 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a long and flexible, wonky trunk covered in rough, dark gray bark, and inside, the soft wood is light brown.

The numerous branches trail down across the ground and are covered with thick bunches of miniature, cylindrical leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are aquamarine and azure.

In early spring, it produces many tiny, cream blossoms with many layers of petals. They are hardy and have a delicate scent that smells like baby powder.

In early autumn it produces small, circular fruit. The waxy light brown skin is delicate and sweet and bitter, and the slightly crunchy lilac flesh is spicy and syrupy. The gold seeds are small and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with clear space between them.