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Caramel

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This short fruit tree grows up to 9 feet (2.7 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 24 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, wavy trunk covered in thin, smooth, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the dense wood is gray.

The excessive amount of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with thick bunches of small, stiff, pointed leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are caramel on the edges and grey at the center.

In early spring, it produces dozens of small, yellow blossoms with finger-like petals. They detach easily and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like fresh linen.

In early winter it produces very large, cuboid fruit. The rubbery lilac skin is stretchy and inedible, and the soft dark brown flesh is sweet and sour and sticky. The slate seeds are tiny and are located in the centre of the fruit.

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

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

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for use as a construction material
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.