Copperberry

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 70 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in hard, ridged, dark brown bark, and inside, the flexible wood is white.

The small handful of branches are short and slender and are covered with small amounts of tiny, asymmetrical leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are solid cream or white, with slate dots.

In early spring, it produces bunches of giant, copper blossoms with stiff, pointed petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are hardy and have a weak scent that smells like citrus.

In mid-summer it produces tiny, long, tapering fruit. The leathery red skin is stretchy and edible when roasted; it is sweet, and the soft magenta flesh is salty and juicy. The gold seeds are large and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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