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Mahogany

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

This large fruit tree grows up to 39 feet (11.9 meters) tall and lives for up to 15 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 18 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in very thick, cracked, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the flexible wood is mahogany-coloured.

The sparse amount of branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with thick bunches of large, pleated leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are solid brown or lime, with blue patches.

In early spring, it produces dozens of giant, blood red blossoms with long, tapering petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have a faint scent that smells like mint.

In mid-summer it produces , long, tapering fruit. The hairy magenta skin is tough and edible when boiled; it is sweet, and the slightly crunchy light blue flesh is sweet and very dry. The green seed is tiny and is in the centre of the fruit.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.

The bark is frequently covered in moss.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like
It only grows on the most fertile lands.