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Crimson Maple

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

This short tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 481 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in knobbly, pine-coloured bark, and inside, the flexible wood is white with black speckles.

The branches are short stubs and are covered with large amounts of clammy, tiny, pleated leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are silver on the edges and crimson at the center.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, gold seed pods.

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 clear space between them.

The sap is edible and slightly bitter.
The stems are covered in large spikes.
It can grow in even the most barren lands.
It is suitable for use as a construction material