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Ribbonwood (pink)

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This short tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 69 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in thick, ridged, dark green bark, and inside, the very light wood is gray.

The numerous branches are very short, thin and wispy and are covered with large amounts of smooth, large, very thin leaves with rounded edges. The leaves themselves are found in slate, olive and pink varieties.

In late summer it forms tiny, crimson, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.

It is almost impossible to grow from cuttings.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
It only grows on the most fertile lands.