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Silky Brown Tree

Tree type: Coniferous (Stores water in its stem)

This short tree grows up to 4 meters (13.1 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 261 years old. It is very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in thin, silky, dark brown bark, and inside, the very hard wood is yellow-brown.

The branches are short, rigid and upright, covered with large amounts of huge, gray-green needles. The needles themselves are sturdy.

In late summer it produces tiny, green, winged seeds that float and land far away.

The roots are long and grow straight down, and overall the tree is rigid and weak, and breaks apart easily.

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

It is suitable for creating fine, soft textiles
It out-competes most other plants for nutrients and light.
Ivy often grows along the trunk.