Clinging Copperwood

This big tree grows up to 87 meters (285.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 508 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in smooth, yellow bark, and inside, the very dense wood is copper-coloured.

The numerous branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with sparse amounts of waxy, huge, stiff, pointed leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are aquamarine on the edges and light grey at the center.

In early spring, it produces several giant, slate blossoms with circular shaped petals. They are hardy and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like freshly washed clothes.

In late summer it forms large, silver, shelled seeds.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.