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Blackneedle

Tree type: Coniferous (Grows upwards by clinging to almost any surface.)

This average-sized tree grows up to 44 meters (144.4 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3936 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, curved trunk covered in paper-thin, wrinkled, black bark, and inside, the light wood is gray.

The numerous branches are long and thin, covered with handfuls of giant, red needles. The needles themselves are delicate.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, cream, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

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

Once on fire, it burns very quickly.
It is suitable for making baskets and the like
It has impressive regenerative properties.