Winding Pine

This large tree grows up to 81 meters (265.8 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3796 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, slanted trunk covered in very thick, rough, brown and grey bark, and inside, the light wood is pine-coloured.

The sparse amount of branches trail down to the ground, with hundreds of twigs covered with large amounts of small, yellow or violet needles. The needles themselves are flimsy.

In late summer it produces tiny, black, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.