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Bluefruit

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 76 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in thin, smooth, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the light wood is gray.

The excessive amount of branches are very short and slender and are covered with copious amounts of tiny, needle-like leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are solid slate with light brown lines.

In early spring, it produces a handful of medium-sized, purple blossoms with pleated petals. They detach easily and have a weak scent that smells like rotten meat.

In early summer it produces very large, stiff, pointed fruit. The smooth blue skin is tough and inedible, and the soft gold flesh is sweet and syrupy. The caramel seeds are tiny and are dotted around on the skin of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with grassy ground between them.

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
The grains are bitter, but very healthy and are suitable for boiling.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles