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Clinging Pine

Tree type: Coniferous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This short tree grows up to 2 meters (6.6 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 185 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in smooth, silver bark, and inside, the light wood is yellow-brown.

The sparse amount of branches are long and thin, covered with very large amounts of miniature, turquoise needles. The needles themselves are flimsy.

In late summer it produces tiny, slate, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.

It can flourish even in standing water.
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is suitable for creating tough, hard-wearing textiles