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Thornwood

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This modest-sized tree grows up to 46 meters (150.9 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 652 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a wide, twisting trunk covered in delicate, waxy, brown and grey bark, and inside, the light wood is black.

The branches are short and thin and are covered with small amounts of smooth, small, thin leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are found in beige, aquamarine and amber varieties.

In early spring, it produces thick bunches of tiny, red blossoms with triangular shaped petals. They fall easily and have a faint scent that smells like marzipan.

In late summer it forms giant, blood red berries.

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 trees spaced far apart, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.

The stems are covered in large spikes.
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like