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Pink Fruit Tree

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its leaves)

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 12 feet (3.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 42 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in cracked, gray bark, and inside, the very light wood is pine-coloured.

The extensive patches of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with handfuls of large, 9 pointed leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are pink and slate.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of large, lilac blossoms with flame-shaped petals with a tube-like floral cup. They fall easily and have an overpowering scent that smells like rotten egg.

In early winter it produces tiny, triangular fruit. The crispy green skin is peel-able and inedible, and the very soft orange flesh is sweet and juicy. The olive seeds are small and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

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

The grains are bitter, but very healthy and are suitable for boiling.
It is suitable for making strong rope