Copperberry

This massive fruit tree grows up to 71 feet (21.6 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 32 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, curved trunk covered in thick, rough, light gray bark, and inside, the light wood is copper-coloured.

The abundance of branches are short stubs and are covered with large amounts of huge, fan-like leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are solid white with florescent blue splotches.

In early spring, it produces many balls of medium-sized, indigo blossoms with long, narrow petals. They detach easily and have a mildly strong scent that smells like pine needles.

In late summer it produces small, oblong fruit. The crispy olive skin is delicate and spicy and salty, and the slightly crunchy turquoise flesh is bitter and very juicy. The silver seed is large and is in the centre of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.