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Copperberry

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (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 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 43 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a knobbly, straight trunk covered in knobbly, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the hard wood is yellow.

The branches trail down across the ground and are covered with thick bunches of large, thick leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are either copper or sky blue, with blue streaks.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of medium-sized, caramel blossoms with finger-like petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have no scent.

In early summer it produces small, stiff, pointed fruit. The sticky lime skin is tough and inedible, and the crunchy cream flesh is salty and very juicy. The dull green seeds are large and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, 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 creating flexible, durable textiles