Olive Tree
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Leaves: Narrow, elongated, grayish-green leaves with a silvery underside. Evergreen foliage.
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Bark: Smooth when young, becoming gnarled and twisted with age.
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Growth Habit: Typically a small to medium-sized tree, often pruned for ornamental or fruit-producing purposes. Grows slowly and can live for centuries.
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Fruit: Produces olives, which can be harvested green or black depending on ripeness and variety.
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Flowers: Small, white to yellowish flowers bloom in clusters.
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Common Name: Olive Tree
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Botanical Name: Olea europaea
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Family: Oleaceae
Uses:
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Culinary: Grown for its fruit (olives), which are used to make olive oil or eaten directly after processing.
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Ornamental: Popular as a decorative plant due to its unique foliage and trunk structure.
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Symbolism: Often associated with peace, wisdom, and longevity.
Growing Conditions:
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Sunlight: Full sun.
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Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils.
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Water: Drought-tolerant once established; prefers deep but infrequent watering.
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Climate: Thrives in Mediterranean climates but adaptable to other warm, temperate zones.
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