Golden Spruce

This modest-sized tree grows up to 11 meters (36.1 feet) tall and lives for over 3,000 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 3809 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a narrow, straight trunk covered in rough, yellow bark, and inside, the flexible wood is pine-coloured.

The branches are long and slender, with thousands of twigs covered with sparse amounts of miniature, orange needles. The needles themselves are hardy.

In late summer it produces giant, gold, spiky-shelled seeds.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.