Clinging Burgundy Maple

This modest-sized tree grows up to 47 meters (154.2 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 479 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in thin, wrinkled, burgundy bark, and inside, the very light wood is silver.

The excessive amount of branches are very short and thick and are covered with very large amounts of waxy, giant, asymmetrical leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are found in brown, black and orange varieties.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, dark brown, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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