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Copperwood

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its stem)

This huge tree grows up to 149 meters (488.9 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 406 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, curved trunk covered in delicate, rough, dark brown bark, and inside, the light wood is copper-coloured.

The small handful of branches are long and thick and are covered with sparse amounts of smooth, huge, 4 pointed leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are found in lilac and copper varieties.

In early spring, it produces large amounts of small, silver blossoms with stiff, pointed petals with a bell-shaped floral cup. They detach easily and have the faintest scent that smells like marzipan.

In late summer it forms giant, cream seed pods.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with clear space between them.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It spreads easily and often blanket large areas.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles