Bloodwood

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 106 years old. It is very susceptible to disease and insect infestation.

It has a knobbly, wavy trunk covered in very thick, smooth, pine-coloured bark, and inside, the dense wood is pine-coloured.

The sparse patches of branches trail down to the ground and are covered with large amounts of leathery, huge, thick leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are dark brown with blood red tips.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, bronze, spiky-shelled seeds.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is rigid and brittle.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with grassy ground between them.