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Copperfern

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

This big tree grows up to 88 meters (288.7 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 116 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, wavy trunk covered in thick, silky, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the medium-dense wood is mahogany-coloured.

The small handful of branches trail down towards the ground, with thousands of twigs covered with handfuls of huge, copper needles. The needles themselves are light.

In late summer it produces tiny, cream, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots grow as a near perfect mirror of the tree above, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together densely, with clear space between them.

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It is difficult to cut through.
The trunk and branches are covered in large spikes.