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Clinging Oak

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

This average-sized tree grows up to 8 meters (26.2 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 304 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, straight trunk covered in paper-thin, smooth, dark gray bark, and inside, the very dense wood is burgundy.

The small handful of branches are very short and thick and are covered with small amounts of waxy, tiny, long, narrow leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are generally orange.

In late summer it forms small, gold, tough-shelled seeds.

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

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

It actively smothers and kills off other plants.
It is suitable for creating flexible, durable textiles
The grains are bitter, but very healthy and overwhelmingly bitter.