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Speckled

Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its leaves)

This massive tree grows up to 146 meters (479.0 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3382 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, straight trunk covered in ridged, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the flexible wood is pale brown.

The numerous branches are short, rigid and upright, with dozens of twigs covered with copious amounts of small, cream or brown needles. The needles themselves are flimsy.

In late summer it produces giant, grey, shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.

It is very rare outside of a particular area.
It is suitable for making paper
The colour changes depends on whether the soil is acidic or alkaline.