Golden Spiral Tree

This short tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for over 1,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 1489 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a sturdy, straight trunk covered in fine, waxy, gray bark, and inside, the light wood is black with white speckles.

The numerous branches are very short and thin, with dozens of twigs covered with sparse amounts of giant, yellow or gentle orange needles. The needles themselves are frail.

In late summer it produces medium-sized, light brown seed pods.

The roots are shallow and grow straight down, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between them filled with thick undergrowth.