Mahogany

This large tree grows up to 68 meters (223.1 feet) tall and lives for decades, with the oldest known specimen being around 153 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a flexible, wavy trunk covered in fine, rough, mahogany-coloured bark, and inside, the hard wood is gray.

The branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small amounts of smooth, miniature, fan-like leaves with ripped edges. The leaves themselves are black and lilac.

In late summer it forms small, muted green berries.

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

Forests of this species feature the trees packed together, with the space between filled with undergrowth.