Burgundyberry

This small fruit tree grows up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 31 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, twisting trunk covered in hard, knobbly, burgundy bark, and inside, the light wood is burgundy.

The abundance of branches trail down to the ground and are covered with handfuls of giant, slender, pointed leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are caramel with dark brown tips.

In early spring, it produces large amounts of medium-sized, purple blossoms with 4 shield-shaped shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a delicate scent that smells like honeysuckle.

In early winter it produces tiny, long, tapering fruit. The smooth magenta skin is tough and inedible, and the soft white flesh is sweet and oily. The grey seeds are large and are bunched at the bottom of the fruit.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between filled with undergrowth.