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Conifruit Tree

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

This small fruit tree grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 35 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, twisting trunk covered in paper-thin, ridged, black bark, and inside, the hard wood is mahogany-coloured.

The branches are very short and thin and are covered with large amounts of tiny, finger-like leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are intense purple and lilac.

In early spring, it produces a handful of large, copper blossoms with 9 V-shaped shaped petals. They detach easily and have a strong scent that smells like cheese.

In mid-autumn it produces , pleated fruit. The smooth amber skin is peel-able and inedible, and the crunchy brown flesh is bitter and juicy. The pale red seed is very large and sits at the top of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with patches of undergrowth between them.

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It is often home to a particular bird species.
It is said to be able to live for hundreds of years.