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Bloodberry Tree

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Evergreen - keeps its leaves all year round)

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 17 feet (5.2 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 53 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in rough, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the dense wood is pale brown-grey.

The tangled mess of branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with handfuls of huge, thin leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are either crimson or black, with blood red patches.

In early spring, it produces handfuls of giant, blue blossoms with 7 kidney-shaped shaped petals. They fall easily and have a mildly strong scent that smells like a newborn baby.

In late autumn it produces very large, needle-like fruit. The smooth deep yellow skin is thick and inedible, and the soft dark brown flesh is sweet and very juicy. The slate seeds are small and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with patches of undergrowth between them.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles