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Clinging Black Spruce

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

This short tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 433 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in fine, smooth, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the very light wood is black with white speckles.

The excessive amount of branches are short, rigid and upright, covered with small bunches of tiny, orange needles. The needles themselves are hardy.

In late summer it produces tiny, dark brown, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are fine and grow in a large web, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.

It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.
It is suitable for use as a construction material
It commonly grows in large patches.