Copperleaf

This average-sized tree grows up to 53 meters (173.9 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 249 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a slender, slanted trunk covered in fine, knobbly, black bark, and inside, the dense wood is white.

The small clumps of branches are very short and thin and are covered with small amounts of sticky, large, circular leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are found in sky blue, sky blue and copper varieties.

In early spring, it produces many small, peach blossoms with shield-shaped shaped petals. They detach easily and have a delicate scent that smells like wet dog.

In late summer it forms small, cream, shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with patches of undergrowth between them.