Spiralberry

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 45 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 84 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, angular trunk covered in thick, wrinkled, yellow-brown bark, and inside, the very dense wood is burgundy-brown.

The thin clumps of branches are short stubs and are covered with sparse amounts of miniature, wide leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are found in cyan, blood red and cyan varieties.

In early spring, it produces many tiny, crimson blossoms with 3 spiral shaped petals. They are sturdy and have the faintest scent that smells like an ocean breeze.

In late autumn it produces small, stiff, pointed fruit. The rough blue skin is delicate and inedible, and the slightly crunchy drab red flesh is sour and very juicy. The black seeds are large and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.