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Lilac

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This modest-sized tree grows up to 16 meters (52.5 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 394 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in rough, yellow-brown bark, and inside, the very light wood is silver.

The sparse amount of branches are very short and thin and are covered with very large amounts of crispy, giant, fan-like leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are lilac and beige.

In late summer it forms small, black, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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

It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It is difficult to kill and will quickly regrow if cut.
It is often home to a particular bird species.