The clove tree is evergreen and grows to a height of 10 to 20 meters. It has lanceolate leaves and racemose inflorescences (thyrsus).
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The clove tree is evergreen and grows to a height of 10 to 20 meters. It has lanceolate leaves and racemose inflorescences (thyrsus).
The flower buds are initially pale in color which gradually changes to green, after which they begin to turn a bright reddish color indicating that they are ready to be harvested. They are usually harvested when they reach a length of 1.5 to 2 cm.1