Zephyrwood

This small tree grows up to 6 meters (19.7 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 142 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a stocky, angular trunk covered in fine, ridged, dark green bark, and inside, the flexible wood is silver.

The branches trail down to the ground and are covered with very large amounts of smooth, small, finger-like leaves with wavy edges. The leaves themselves are either orange, or slate with bronze zig-zags.

In late summer it forms giant, white, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots are shallow and widely spread, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

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