Lilac

This average-sized fruit tree grows up to 13 feet (4.0 meters) tall and lives for up to 10 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 17 years old. It is somewhat resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, straight trunk covered in fine, waxy, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the light wood is dark brown.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small amounts of tiny, slender, pointed leaves with smooth edges. The leaves themselves are blue and olive.

In early spring, it produces a thick sheet of small, grey blossoms with perforated petals. They are hardy and have a mildly strong scent that smells like fresh linen.

In mid-autumn it produces tiny, oblong fruit. The fuzzy lilac skin is stretchy and bitter and spicy, and the crunchy faded yellow flesh is spicy and very dry. The white seed is tiny and sits at the top of the fruit.

The roots spread far and go deep underground, and overall the tree is sturdy and rigid.

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