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Blackvine

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

This colossal tree grows up to 105 meters (344.5 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 90 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a thick, wavy trunk covered in thin, smooth, black with white speckled bark, and inside, the flexible wood is black.

The sparse amount of branches are very short and thin and are covered with small amounts of waxy, small, pleated leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are either light grey, or light brown with orange edges.

In late summer it forms large, hazel, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

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

It can survive a long time without water.
It coexists peacefully with other plants.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles