Blueberry Tree

This short fruit tree grows up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 41 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in fine, rough, light gray bark, and inside, the flexible wood is light brown.

The branches are short stubs and are covered with sparse amounts of large, wide leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are either turquoise or sky blue, with bronze patches.

In early spring, it produces lots of medium-sized, cream blossoms with triangular petals. They detach easily and have a soft scent that smells like lavender.

In early winter it produces tiny, long, curved fruit. The rubbery pink skin is stretchy and inedible, and the crunchy magenta flesh is spicy and powdery. The hazel seed is large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.