Copperfruit Tree

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 13 feet (4.0 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 75 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, twisting trunk covered in very thick, cracked, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the very light wood is mahogany-coloured.

The numerous branches trail down across the ground and are covered with large amounts of huge, thin leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are generally white.

In early spring, it produces a handful of small, blood red blossoms with perforated petals. They are very delicate and have a faint scent that smells like cotton.

In late autumn it produces , oblong fruit. The rough red skin is thin and edible when cooked; it is sweet and sour, and the slightly crunchy florescent red flesh is salty and oily. The caramel seeds are tiny and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with patches of undergrowth between them.