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Copperberry

Fruit Tree type: Coniferous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 44 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, slanted trunk covered in thin, waxy, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the hard wood is pale yellow.

The numerous branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small bunches of small, broad, flat leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are generally cream.

In early spring, it produces lots of small, aquamarine blossoms with sickle shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a strong scent that smells like wet dog.

In mid-autumn it produces small, wide fruit. The rough caramel skin is thick and inedible, and the soft olive flesh is spicy and powdery. The silver seed is small and sits at the end of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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

It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if it falls or if its limbs are knocked off.
It is suitable for making strong rope