Speckled Willow Tree

This short tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 176 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, slanted trunk covered in cracked, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very light wood is pale brown-grey.

The branches are very long and thick and are covered with large amounts of smooth, miniature, 9 pointed leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are found in bright red, violet and red varieties.

In late summer it forms large, bold orange, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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