Conifera Goldleaf

This modest-sized tree grows up to 42 meters (137.8 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3739 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in ridged, burgundy and brown bark, and inside, the very hard wood is burgundy-brown.

The numerous branches are short stubs, with hundreds of twigs covered with small amounts of miniature, silver needles. The needles themselves are pliable.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, gold, tough-shelled seeds.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with patches of undergrowth between them.