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Blackwood Tree

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

This large tree grows up to 61 meters (200.1 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 493 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, crooked trunk covered in very thick, rough, black bark, and inside, the very dense wood is burgundy-brown.

The abundance of branches trail down across the ground and are covered with small amounts of crispy, giant, thin leaves with rounded edges. The leaves themselves are solid aquamarine with white lines.

In early spring, it produces many clusters of medium-sized, azure blossoms with needle-like petals with a tube-like floral cup. They are very delicate and have a delicate scent that smells like apple.

In late summer it forms small, gold, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

The roots are thick and spread across the surface, as well as underground, 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 making baskets and the like
It grows well in the sun and full shade.
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.