Aquamarine

This modest-sized shrub grows up to 3 feet (91.4 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 175 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has dozens of branched, angular stems covered in paper-thin, waxy, light gray bark, and the wood inside is black with white speckles.

The branches are long and thin with dozens of twigs that and are covered with small bunches of miniature, 4 pointed, leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are slate and orange, delicate and leathery.

In mid-spring it produces lots of giant, sky blue blossoms with asymmetrical petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are sturdy and have an overpowering scent that smells like something putrid.

In early autumn long, curved fruits ripen. The sticky aquamarine skin is stretchy and sweet, and the very soft silver flesh is sweet and powdery. The ashy green seed is very large and sits at the end of the fruit.