Growth dynamics and productivity of an Eucalyptus grandis plantation under omission of N, P, K Ca and Mg over two crop rotation

•Weather conditions affected the tree growth and response to fertilizer application.•Response to N, P, and Lime applications was higher in the beginning of the rotation.•Response of trees to N disappeared in trees at 3 years of age.•Response of trees to P and Lime stabilized at 4 years of age.•Response of trees to K improved with age, stabilizing after the fourth year.