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Indigo

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This small fruit tree grows up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 53 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, straight trunk covered in fine, rough, dark green bark, and inside, the very dense wood is yellow.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with sparse amounts of tiny, stiff, pointed leaves with toothed edges. The leaves themselves are brown and indigo.

In early spring, it produces many balls of tiny, lilac blossoms with spear shaped petals. They fall easily and have a strong scent that smells like citrus.

In early autumn it produces small, cuboid fruit. The crispy cream skin is delicate and inedible, and the slightly crunchy white flesh is sweet and powdery. The brown seed is small and sits at the top of the fruit.

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

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

It comes in 12 varieties, each with a different leaf colour.
All of it is said to be part of one single, massive plant.
It can flourish even in standing water.
It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles