How long does a rubber tree live?

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asked Jan 19, 2020 in Other-Environment by kosmicblow (300 points)
How long does a rubber tree live?

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answered Jan 19, 2020 by Shelde (49,390 points)
On average a rubber tree can live as long as 100 years and sometimes longer.

A rubber tree can reach heights of 100 to 130 feet and can grow between 1 to 3 feet per year depending on the climate.

Rubber trees produce milky white sap that is also known as latex.

The latex or milky white sap will flow freely from the rubber tree when part of the rubber tree bark is removed.

Rubber trees have been used for years to make tires and other latex and rubber material and it's a naturally renewable resource.

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