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Silverbark Tree

Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its leaves)

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3064 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a very thick, twisting trunk covered in paper-thin, silky, brown and grey bark, and inside, the flexible wood is brown.

The branches are short stubs, with thousands of twigs covered with handfuls of huge, lime green needles. The needles themselves are resilient.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, silver berries.

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 densely, with clear space between them.

It grows well in the sun and full shade.
The entire flower is edible and very sweet.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles