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Violetberry

Tree type: Deciduous (Sheds its leaves in winter)

This short tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 545 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in delicate, rough, brown and grey bark, and inside, the soft wood is burgundy-brown.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with thick bunches of waxy, small, 9 pointed leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are violet at the bottom and bright purple with white lines at the top.

In early spring, it produces many tiny, amber blossoms with many layers of petals with a tube-like floral cup. They fall easily and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like cinnamon.

In late summer it forms large, lime berries.

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

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with clear space between them.

It is suitable for use as a construction material
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
Ivy often grows along the trunk.