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Twisting Maple

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

This average-sized tree grows up to 25 meters (82.0 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 214 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, twisting trunk covered in thin, rough, yellow-brown bark, and inside, the light wood is pale brown-grey.

The branches are very long and thin and are covered with small amounts of waxy, small, long, narrow leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are found in blood red, beige and brilliant orange varieties.

In late summer it forms giant, lime, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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

It is suitable for use as a construction material
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.