Indigo

This large fruit tree grows up to 34 feet (10.4 meters) tall and lives for up to 25 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 48 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, straight trunk covered in ridged, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the very light wood is white with black speckles.

The excessive amount of branches trail down to the ground and are covered with large amounts of miniature, asymmetrical leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are faded purple on the edges and grey at the center.

In early spring, it produces large amounts of large, indigo blossoms with stiff, pointed petals. They fall easily and have the faintest scent that smells like candle wax.

In early autumn it produces , 6 pointed fruit. The smooth cyan skin is thin and savoury, and the very soft crimson flesh is sweet and sour and dry. The olive seeds are small and are bunched at the top of the fruit.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.