Clinging Oak

This average-sized tree grows up to 10 meters (32.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 699 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a wide, straight trunk covered in knobbly, brown bark, and inside, the light wood is gray.

The small handful of branches are very short and thin and are covered with small bunches of crispy, large, pleated leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are slate with orange tips.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, orange seed pods.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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