Burgundy Winged Seed Bush

This modest-sized shrub grows up to 3 feet (91.4 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 169 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has dozens of branched, straight stems covered in silky, burgundy bark, and the wood inside is white.

The branches are very long and thick that and are covered with sparse amounts of tiny, spear shaped, leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are yellow and dark blue, robust and covered in fine hairs.

It produces copious amounts of large, aquamarine flowers with 3 circular shaped petals. They detach easily and have a delicate scent that smells like lavender. In early winter it forms giantvivid green, winged seeds that float and land far away.