Pink-Needled Conifer

This colossal tree grows up to 109 meters (357.6 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 597 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a slender, straight trunk covered in rough, light brown bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is black.

The tangled mess of branches are very short and thin, with dozens of twigs covered with sparse amounts of huge, pink-red needles. The needles themselves are hardy.

In late summer it produces giant, hazel, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with patches of undergrowth between them.