Waterpine

This modest-sized tree grows up to 41 meters (134.5 feet) tall and lives for over 1,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 1771 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in thick, smooth, light gray bark, and inside, the light wood is white.

The branches are long and thin, with hundreds of twigs covered with small bunches of large, gray needles. The needles themselves are frail.

In late summer it produces small, bronze, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.