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Bluebrush

Shrub type: Coniferous (Stores water in its leaves)

This average-sized shrub grows up to 3 feet (91.4 cm) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 180 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has dozens of thick, straight stems covered in very thick, rough, light brown bark, and the wood inside is pale brown.

The branches trail down towards the ground with thousands of twigs that and are covered with small bunches of huge, long, narrow, leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are either cyan or vivid orange, with light purple patches, resilient and soft.

In mid-spring it produces a handful of giant, brilliant blue blossoms with sickle shaped petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are very delicate and have no scent.

In late autumn small long, tapering fruits ripen. The fuzzy lilac skin is peel-able and inedible, and the crunchy olive flesh is sour and very dry. The beige seed is tiny and sits at the top of the fruit.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It comes in 18 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.
The leaves are high in natural sugars.