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Bloodwood

Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its leaves)

This short tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for over 2,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 2644 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, curved trunk covered in hard, smooth, brown and grey bark, and inside, the very dense wood is white with black speckles.

The abundance of branches are short, rigid and upright, with hundreds of twigs covered with small amounts of huge, faded orange needles. The needles themselves are resistant.

In late summer it produces small, blood red, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

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

It can absorb up to 6 times its own weight in water.
All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
It is suitable for use as a construction material