Answer:
Though not a plant, has leaves. Though not a beast, has spine. Though many wouldn't need this thing, It's more valuable than wine.
Autumn leaves and bad bowlers wreak havoc on this
It has no top or bottom, but it can hold flesh, bones, and blood all at the same time.
When the horse strokes the cat, the wood begins to sing.
I have legs but walk not, a strong back but work not. Two good arms but reach not. A seat but sit and tarry not.
What is so fragile that saying its name breaks it?