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The olive is a long-lived evergreen tree. Its dimensions and shape vary with climatic conditions, soil fertility, cultivar and cultural practices. Trees growing in the wild exhibit a shrub habit of growth and can reach a height of 10 m. Although when pruned, cultivated olive could reach 15 m. It is able to develop suckers and roots from temporary buds generated by neoplasm formation in the base of the trunk just below the soil surface. These formations are known as 'ovules' and are of considerable importance in conserving the tree as they continue to form and grow as the tree becomes old. The root system is extensive, depth and lateral spread of the root system depends on soil type and depth, aeration and water content.

Related crop

  • Olea europaea subsp. europaea
  • Olea europaea

Related Farm Practice

  • Soil
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37336
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