Laurelin

A rare enchanted  deciduous tree,  distantly   related  to  telperion, originally  native   to  mild,   temperate  ocean   shores,   now cultivated. It usually grows taller  than 50'  with  a  single straight trunk. It has 4" arrowhead-shaped leaves, emerald green above and golden below; 0.5" golden flowers which resemble those of the  cherry, and small golden nuts. When young and undamaged, the edible leaves are  Lifegiving for  Elves (Eldani)  if  given within 28  days of death. Laurelin is also highly prized for its wood, which has a  +20 enchantment  value (mithril column) and a low alchemical inertia factor of 2.