Copperwood

This small tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 217 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a branched, twisting trunk covered in ridged, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the hard wood is brown.

The branches are very long and thin, with dozens of twigs covered with thick bunches of tiny, emerald needles. The needles themselves are hardy.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, black, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.