Coniapple Tree

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 15 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 34 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in thick, waxy, silver bark, and inside, the very light wood is burgundy.

The branches are short stubs and are covered with small bunches of miniature, asymmetrical leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are amber and brown.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of large, intense purple blossoms with spear shaped petals. They are very delicate and have the faintest scent that smells like old shoes.

In mid-autumn it produces , oval fruit. The smooth green skin is peel-able and edible when boiled; it is slightly salty, and the slightly crunchy washed-out red flesh is spicy and sour and very juicy. The faded orange seed is tiny 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 the trees packed together densely, with grassy ground between them.