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Crimson Tree

Tree type: Deciduous (Stores water in its stem)

This small tree grows up to 5 meters (16.4 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 116 years old. It is very resistant to destructive insect infestation but susceptible to disease.

It has a wide, slanted trunk covered in rough, copper-coloured bark, and inside, the dense wood is yellow-brown.

The branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with thick bunches of smooth, small, circular leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are either crimson, or lime with beige lines.

In early spring, it produces large amounts of small, dull orange blossoms with 6 cylindrical shaped petals. They detach easily and have a delicate scent that smells like a man.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, hazel berries.

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 well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.

It makes excellent hedges.
It is suitable for making strong rope
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.