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What is the difference between green olives and black olives

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Trunk differences: the green olive tree grows to about 10 to 20 m tall; the black olive tree grows to about 10 to 16 m tall. Leaf differences: the former's leaves are about 50 cm long; the latter's leaves are about 30 to 60 cm long. Fruit differences: the former's fruit surface is brownish-yellow; the latter's fruit surface is purplish-black.

1. Differences in the trunk

The green olive tree's trunk is taller, about 10 to 20 m, and the tree is tall and majestic.

The black olive tree's trunk is about 10 to 16 m tall, with a diameter of about 45 cm.

2. Differences in the leaves

The green olive's leaves are about 50 cm long, oblong-elliptical in shape, with fairly distinct veins and a glossy, shiny surface.

The black olive's leaves are about 30 to 60 cm long, with the net-like veins on top appearing fairly prominent, and the underside very smooth.

3. Differences in the fruit

The green olive's fruit is spindle-shaped, about 2.5 to 4 cm long and 1 to 1.5 cm in diameter; the fruit surface is brownish-yellow or dark brown, with irregular wrinkles.

The black olive's fruit is about 3 to 4 cm long and about 1.7 to 2 cm in diameter; the fruit surface is purplish-black, and it ripens from May to November each year.

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