Copperwood

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 67 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, angular trunk covered in rough, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the light wood is copper-coloured.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with sparse amounts of waxy, large, very narrow and elongated leaves with rounded edges. The leaves themselves are either lilac, or olive with sky blue dots.

In early spring, it produces handfuls of medium-sized, dark grey blossoms with needle-like petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They detach easily and have a delicate scent that smells like cigarette smoke.

In late summer it forms giant, lime, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.