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Crimson Tree

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

This average-sized tree grows up to 37 meters (121.4 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 545 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, crooked trunk covered in cracked, dark gray bark, and inside, the hard wood is light brown.

The tangled mess of branches are long, thin and wispy and are covered with small bunches of leathery, large, very thin leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are gentle red and orange.

In early spring, it produces several medium-sized, peach blossoms with asymmetrical petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are sturdy and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like candle wax.

In late summer it forms giant, yellow, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

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

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with grassy ground between them.

It is suitable for creating strong, durable textiles
It comes in 73 varieties.
It is frequently struck by lightning.