Clinging Pine

This short tree grows up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and lives for over 1,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 1588 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in hard, rough, brown and grey bark, and inside, the flexible wood is yellow-brown.

The excessive amount of branches trail down to the ground, with dozens of twigs covered with thick bunches of miniature, burgundy needles. The needles themselves are strong.

In late summer it produces large, slate, shelled seeds.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.