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Copperwood

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in the thickened base of its stem)

This average-sized tree grows up to 40 meters (131.2 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 95 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, curved trunk covered in silky, dark brown bark, and inside, the flexible wood is copper-coloured.

The thin clumps of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small amounts of leathery, small, sickle shaped leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are florescent blue and slate.

In late summer it forms small, brown, shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between filled with undergrowth.

It is suitable for making paper
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
It is bio-luminescent.
Once on fire, it burns very quickly.