Blackberry Tree

This short fruit tree grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 52 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, curved trunk covered in thin, rough, light brown bark, and inside, the very light wood is brown.

The small handful of branches are short and thick and are covered with large amounts of giant, sickle shaped leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in black and gold varieties.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of giant, orange blossoms with cylindrical shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a fairly strong scent that smells like rotten eggs.

In late summer it produces small, oval fruit. The rough subtle yellow skin is tough and inedible, and the slightly crunchy crimson flesh is extremely spicy and juicy. The dark brown seeds are tiny and are bunched at the top 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.