Clinging Pine

This average-sized tree grows up to 23 meters (75.5 feet) tall and lives for over 2,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 2398 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a wide, straight trunk covered in very thick, smooth, brown-green speckled bark, and inside, the very light wood is white with black speckles.

The branches trail down to the ground, covered with sparse amounts of tiny, yellow needles. The needles themselves are resilient.

In late summer it produces small, vivid yellow, tough-shelled seeds.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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