What is this purple tree?

Question

I have read about bugs making things purple, but this solitary tree seems more intentional. It does not have a name or interaction that I can see.

Answer

That's the sleeping tree!

If you find the cave nearby (with one giant in it) you'll find a body with a note that will lead you to Ysolda in WhiteRun. Ysolda, after being shown the note and when asked, tells a tale about the origins of the tree.

Here's the map position relative to WhiteRun.

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