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Burgundy Blossom

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Evergreen - keeps its leaves all year round)

This short fruit tree grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 15 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 22 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, crooked trunk covered in very thick, knobbly, burgundy and brown bark, and inside, the soft wood is pale yellow.

The branches trail down to the ground and are covered with small bunches of miniature, circular leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are lime and pastel orange.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of giant, dark grey blossoms with 4 pointed petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are very delicate and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like warm milk.

In early autumn it produces small, stiff, pointed fruit. The fuzzy muted yellow skin is peel-able and edible when roasted; it is very salty, and the crunchy magenta flesh is savoury and powdery. The gentle green seed is tiny and sits at the end 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 the trees packed together densely, with clear space between them.

It only grows on the most fertile lands.
The trunk and branches are covered in large spikes.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It has impressive regenerative properties.