Emerald

This small tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3593 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a long and flexible, straight trunk covered in ridged, brown and grey bark, and inside, the hard wood is light brown.

The excessive amount of branches trail down to the ground, with hundreds of twigs covered with large amounts of miniature, emerald needles. The needles themselves are robust.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, florescent red aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with patches of undergrowth between them.