and improve the trees' wind resistance. Pruning and topping should be planned to maximise the circulation of air and provide plenty of sunlight. This keeps the crown healthily dry, improves accessibility for harvesting, and discourages the organisms that cause gummosis.

Harvesting

The method of cultivation greatly affects the size and quality of the harvest. Trees cultivated from seedlings take 4-8 years before producing a harvest. They attain their maximal yield at about 10 years of age. Trees produced from cuttings

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