Clinging Willow

This small tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 447 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, wonky trunk covered in delicate, cracked, brown-green bark, and inside, the dense wood is copper-coloured.

The thin clumps of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with thick bunches of smooth, tiny, sickle shaped leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are either orange, or bronze with red patches.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, dark grey aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.