Silverwood

This huge tree grows up to 131 meters (429.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 678 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, twisting trunk covered in paper-thin, ridged, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the very light wood is white.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with large amounts of covered in fine hairs, huge, stiff, pointed leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are dark grey and silver.

In early spring, it produces dozens of large, slate blossoms with flame-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a scent whose strength depends on external factors, such as soil quality and rain frequency that smells like warm milk.

In late summer it forms tiny, green, shelled seeds.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.