Silverwood

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 100 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a thick, straight trunk covered in cracked, silver bark, and inside, the dense wood is dark brown.

The small handful of branches are short, rigid and upright and are covered with small bunches of waxy, giant, wide leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are found in purple and purple varieties.

In late summer it forms tiny, faded orange aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.