Growth: USDA Hardiness Zones 9 - 11. Click here to view the USDA Hardiness Zone Map. Olive trees are shallow-rooted evergreens with lifespans that extend many hundreds of years. Olive trees are alternate-bearing. The fruit is borne on wood that grew on the tree the previous year.
Physical characteristics: An average size for an alpaca is 34â (85 cm) at the withers, with males weighing between 120 and 200 pounds (54 to 90 kilograms), and females weighing between 95 and 175 pounds (43-80 kilograms. The birth weights on crias (baby alpaca) range from 12 to 24 pounds (5.5 to 11 kilograms). Fibre:
A: Size and fiber quality. Llamas were primarily bred to be beasts of burden, and alpacas were bred primarily as fiber producers. An average alpaca stands 34-36 at the withers (shoulders), whereas a llama stands 42-48 at the withers. Alpacas weigh 125-175 pounds on average. An adult alpaca will generally produce 5-8 pounds of high-quality fiber each year. >> links to more info>> Q: How long do alpacas live? A: Alpacas have a life expectancy of about 20 years. Q: When do they reach breeding maturity?