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Vine Oak

Tree type: Deciduous (Grows upwards by winding itself around other objects and plants.)

This short tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 676 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a very thick, slanted trunk covered in hard, smooth, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the very light wood is yellow-brown.

The branches are short stubs and are covered with large amounts of smooth, large, long, narrow leaves with tattered edges. The leaves themselves are found in black and florescent red varieties.

In late summer it forms giant, crimson aril (seeds with fleshy covers).

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with grassy ground between them.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It has impressive regenerative properties.
It is often referred to as the most beautiful of all flowers.
The sap is edible and slightly savoury.
It absorbs an exceptionally large amount of water each day.