Copperberry

This short fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 15 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 35 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a narrow, angular trunk covered in very thick, waxy, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very hard wood is dark brown.

The sparse amount of branches are very short and thin and are covered with thick bunches of miniature, perforated leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are either lime or copper, with crimson streaks.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of medium-sized, yellow blossoms with 8 triangular shaped petals. They are hardy and have a weak scent that smells like lemon.

In early winter it produces , asymmetrical fruit. The fuzzy blue skin is delicate and sweet, and the soft olive flesh is spicy and syrupy. The dark grey seed is small and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with grassy ground between them.