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Caramel

Fruit Tree type: Deciduous (Grows along the ground or other low surfaces.)

This short fruit tree grows up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall and lives for up to 35 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 52 years old. It is not very resistant to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, angular trunk covered in fine, wrinkled, light brown bark, and inside, the hard wood is white with black speckles.

The numerous branches trail down towards the ground and are covered with thick bunches of giant, slender, pointed leaves with irregular edges. The leaves themselves are caramel at the bottom and hazel with vibrant red dots at the top.

In early spring, it produces handfuls of small, pink blossoms with asymmetrical petals with a trumpet-shaped floral cup. They are sturdy and have a scent that varies in strength that smells like vanilla.

In mid-autumn it produces , broad, flat fruit. The smooth hazel skin is peel-able and inedible, and the soft azure flesh is sour and very juicy. The grey seeds are tiny and are scattered throughout the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy and difficult to uproot.

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

It is suitable for use as a construction material
The bark, wood and leaves are edible.
It usually houses a colony of beneficial insects.