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Bronzeberry

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This small fruit tree grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 81 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, straight trunk covered in fine, wrinkled, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very dense wood is light brown.

The small handful of branches are long and thin and are covered with very large amounts of large, very narrow and elongated leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are found in light orange, bronze and peach varieties.

In early spring, it produces clusters of large, bronze blossoms with asymmetrical petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are very delicate and have a faint scent that smells like pot-purri.

In mid-autumn it produces , wide fruit. The hairy beige skin is thin and spicy, and the slightly crunchy purple flesh is bitter and sticky. The orange seed is very large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with grassy ground between them.

The leaves have medicinal properties.
It can flourish even in standing water.
It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles