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Magenta

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

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 20 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 31 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in delicate, silky, light gray bark, and inside, the soft wood is copper-coloured.

The branches are short, rigid and upright and are covered with large amounts of giant, shield-shaped leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are magenta on the edges and yellow at the center.

In early spring, it produces a handful of small, violet blossoms with 9 flame-shaped shaped petals. They are very delicate and have a soft scent that smells like skunk spray.

In mid-summer it produces tiny, asymmetrical fruit. The leathery blood red skin is stretchy and spicy and sour, and the soft purple flesh is savoury and very dry. The yellow seeds are large and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, 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 strong, durable textiles
It comes in 9 varieties, each with a different petal colour.