Burgundy Maple

This short tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 106 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, crooked trunk covered in knobbly, burgundy bark, and inside, the flexible wood is gray.

The branches are short and thick and are covered with small amounts of smooth, small, very thin leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are caramel at the bottom and blood red with crimson lines at the top.

In late summer it forms small, crimson, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

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