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Avocados are a type of berry that typically grow on evergreen trees in tropical and subtropical regions. These trees can reach heights of 40 to 80 feet and have many branches. Avocado trees are characterized by their dense, irregular crowns, and the specific height can vary by variety.
Key characteristics of avocado trees:
- Evergreen: Avocado trees retain their leaves year-round.
- Tall and branching: They can grow to significant heights, with a wide and irregular canopy.
- Leaves: Oval or elliptic, and can be 3 to 10 inches long.
- Flowers: Small, greenish, and bisexual (both male and female parts).
- Fruit: The fruit (also a berry) can be round, pear-shaped, or oblong, and the skin can vary in color, texture, and thickness.
- Seed: Each avocado fruit contains a large seed.
- Oil content: The flesh of the fruit is rich in oil, which can range from less than 5% to over 30%, depending on the variety.
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