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2 of 3 olive trees looking sad!

epatricktTAqaf-vVepatricktTAqaf-vV Posts: 5
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We've got 3 olive trees that have just been in situ for their second winter (East Devon). They've all been growing strongly, are in the same soil and have not been treated any differently. 2 of them (see pics) are looking sad compared to the 3rd one. The 2 have small buds which I am hoping means whatever is wrong isn't terminal. I've had vague comments about something "fungal" but not sure what, if anything, I should be doing.

Any ideas welcomed!

Thanks

Patrick

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  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    Possibly the one in the corner is slightly more sheltered so wasn't affected as much by winter weather.
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • epatricktTAqaf-vVepatricktTAqaf-vV Posts: 5
    JennyJ said:
    Possibly the one in the corner is slightly more sheltered so wasn't affected as much by winter weather.
    Oh that's interesting, yes, it is does have a little more shelter in the corner. Would it make that much difference do you think? Are the other ones gonners or can I anticipate their return to health as they enjoy the coming warmth and sunshine? Hopefully I am being an over-anxious newish-olive tree owner!
  • JennyJJennyJ Posts: 10,576
    I've never grown olives, but as they're producing new leaves I think they might be OK 🤞
    Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
  • Joyce GoldenlilyJoyce Goldenlily Posts: 2,933
    Give them time. A lot of young trees have been hit hard by the extremes of this last winters weather. They should recover, possibly slowly.
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