Crooked Willow

This modest-sized tree grows up to 28 meters (91.9 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 479 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a narrow, crooked trunk covered in knobbly, dark brown bark, and inside, the hard wood is black.

The thick clumps of branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with small amounts of leathery, small, long, tapering leaves with jagged edges. The leaves themselves are azure at the bottom and lime with crimson lines at the top.

In early spring, it produces balls of medium-sized, silver blossoms with asymmetrical petals. They detach easily and have a strong scent that smells like glue.

In late summer it forms giant, dark grey, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature trees spaced far apart, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.