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Spiky Olive

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This short tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 515 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in fine, waxy, brown and grey bark, and inside, the very dense wood is gray.

The excessive amount of branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with large amounts of waxy, small, thick leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in olive and bold orange varieties.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, hazel, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with grassy ground between them.

It is suitable for use as a construction material
It commonly grows in large patches.
It is very rare outside of a particular area.
The stems are covered in large spikes.