Copperwood

This average-sized tree grows up to 30 meters (98.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 483 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in thick, knobbly, light gray bark, and inside, the flexible wood is copper-coloured.

The branches trail down to the ground and are covered with small amounts of crispy, small, needle-like leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are solid amber or silver, with light grey lines.

In early spring, it produces thousands of medium-sized, gold blossoms with sickle shaped petals. They fall easily and have an overpowering scent that smells like freshly baked bread.

In late summer it forms giant, grey seed pods.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with the space between filled with undergrowth.