Blackwood

This small tree grows up to 3 meters (9.8 feet) tall and lives for centuries, with the oldest known specimen being around 609 years old. It is susceptible to disease and destructive insect infestation.

It has a branched, wonky trunk covered in fine, cracked, white with black speckled bark, and inside, the hard wood is dark brown.

The branches are short and thick and are covered with small bunches of waxy, miniature, asymmetrical leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are orange and black.

In late summer it forms medium-sized, yellow, winged seeds that spin and fall nearby.

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

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with the space between filled with undergrowth.