Blackvine

This large fruit tree grows up to 24 feet (7.3 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 64 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in hard, knobbly, black bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is mahogany-coloured.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with sparse amounts of giant, long, narrow leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are found in lilac, orange and slate varieties.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of tiny, azure blossoms with broad, flat petals with a tube-like floral cup. They detach easily and have the faintest scent that smells like skunk spray.

In early winter it produces tiny, 9 pointed fruit. The smooth green skin is delicate and savoury, and the crunchy slate flesh is very bitter and dry. The lime seeds are small and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

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