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Blackwood

Tree type: Deciduous (Evergreen - keeps its leaves all year round)

This small tree grows up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 191 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in delicate, knobbly, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is white.

The branches are short and slender and are covered with thick bunches of soft, large, stiff, pointed leaves with rounded edges. The leaves themselves are black and dark brown.

In late summer it forms large, red seed pods.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
The bark, wood and leaves are edible.
It is suitable for use as a construction material