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Waterwood Tree

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its stem)

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 62 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, wavy trunk covered in hard, ridged, dark brown bark, and inside, the hard wood is burgundy.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small amounts of giant, circular leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are bronze and olive.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of tiny, amber blossoms with teardrop-shaped petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a delicate scent that smells like glue.

In late summer it produces small, 5 pointed fruit. The rubbery hazel skin is delicate and inedible, and the crunchy blood red flesh is bitter and very juicy. The yellow seed is large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, 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 filled with undergrowth.

It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is possible to grow it from cuttings.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles