<previous next>

Bronzeberry

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This huge fruit tree grows up to 50 feet (15.2 meters) tall and lives for up to 40 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 65 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in thick, knobbly, silver bark, and inside, the very light wood is black with white speckles.

The small handful of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with copious amounts of miniature, 7 pointed leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are beige on the sides and bronze at the center.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of medium-sized, white blossoms with heart-shaped shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a faint scent that smells like baby powder.

In early autumn it produces tiny, cuboid fruit. The hairy cyan skin is thick and edible when cooked; it is sweet and savoury, and the crunchy beige flesh is sour and very dry. The bronze seeds are large and are scattered throughout the fruit.

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.

It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if cut.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles