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Olive tree problems
Hi all,
my pride and joy 15 yo olive tree has been doing really well so far. We have what looks like small flowers coming through. However as you can see from the photo some of the leaves have started to discolour. I’ve taken the discoloured leaves off but I am slightly worried. Any tips or ideas as to what’s causing this much appreciated.
my pride and joy 15 yo olive tree has been doing really well so far. We have what looks like small flowers coming through. However as you can see from the photo some of the leaves have started to discolour. I’ve taken the discoloured leaves off but I am slightly worried. Any tips or ideas as to what’s causing this much appreciated.
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Paul
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I'm no expert on diseases of olives, but 2 thoughts come to mind.
Lack of water, feed or root bound - but as you've had it 15 years you obviously know how to look after it.
The other, and hopefully it's not, but Peacock Spot is a possibility
There was a thread the other day-
https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1040091/peacock-spot#latest
Some images may help diagnosis
https://www.google.com/search?q=olive+peacock+spot&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiejL2J0cnpAhUG9hoKHaccDQYQ2-cCegQIABAA&oq=olive+peacock+spot&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzICCAAyAggAMgYIABAHEB4yBggAEAcQHjIGCAAQCBAeOggIABAIEAcQHlCSnA5Y4aMOYKeuDmgAcAB4AIABSIgB7gKSAQE2mAEAoAEBqgELZ3dzLXdpei1pbWc&sclient=img&ei=rufIXp79IYbsa6e5tDA&bih=1057&biw=1920
There may be other causes and maybe someone who knows more about them may have some thoughts.
Billericay - Essex
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