Clinging Mahoganyfern

This modest-sized tree grows up to 26 meters (85.3 feet) tall and lives seemingly forever, with many known specimen being tens of thousands of years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, wavy trunk covered in delicate, cracked, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the dense wood is mahogany-coloured.

The small handful of branches trail down towards the ground, with dozens of twigs covered with thick bunches of huge, copper needles. The needles themselves are robust.

In late summer it produces small, crimson, tough-shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with grassy ground between them.