Copperwood

This average-sized tree grows up to 45 meters (147.6 feet) tall and lives for over 2,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 2106 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, wavy trunk covered in thick, ridged, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the flexible wood is gray.

The branches are short and thick, with dozens of twigs covered with handfuls of small, emerald needles. The needles themselves are tough.

In late summer it produces giant, blood red, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.