TRAINING SHAPE VERY SIMILAR TO THE NATURAL GROWTH HABIT OF THE OLIVE TREE. THE TREES ARE BUSHY, HAVE A SHORT TRUNK AND ARE GROWN VERY CLOSELY TOGETHER ALONG THE ROW TO FORM AN UNINTERRUPTED EXPANSE. THIS SHAPE CONTINUES TO BE USED TO FORM WINDBREAKS, NORMALLY USING ERECT GROWING CULTIVARS.
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Madrid, Spain / 22.06.2026
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