Forum home› Problem solving
This Forum will close on Wednesday 27 March, 2024. Please refer to the announcement on the Discussions page for further detail.

Olive tree browning ?

nilgerami90770nilgerami90770 Posts: 8
in Problem solving
Hi all, looking for some advice regarding my olive trees planted in beds in my garden- I’ve kept them safe and checked them through our winter and they have maintained their lush green colour - today I noticed this ?? I’m not sure if this is just a bit of shock coming out of winter or if there’s an issue with the tree ? I want to make sure I solve it early as I don’t want to lose this tree as I’ve had it for 2 years ! 

Thanks in advance 


Posts

  • bédébédé Posts: 3,095
    It doesn't look like a major problem.  Evergreen (evergrey?) leaves don't last forever.
     location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand.
    "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
  • floraliesfloralies Posts: 2,718
    I think it is probably Peacock Spot which is carried by rain. I've had it on my Olive tree before but doesn't do any lasting damage. Make sure you pick up fallen leaves under the tree. I hope this helps.
    https://www.thenorfolkolivetreecompany.co.uk/growingolivetrees/pests-diseases/
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    Hopefully it's nothing to be concerned about.
    Maybe worth looking at this article on olive tree peacock spot - 
    https://www.thenorfolkolivetreecompany.co.uk/growingolivetrees/pests-diseases/

    I don't think it's what your tree has, but it's worth knowing about.
    My 20yr old olive doesn't get damaged leaves, but it's quite sheltered as it's near the house.
    A really good feed/tonic for them is seaweed extract to ensure it keeps in good health.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • nilgerami90770nilgerami90770 Posts: 8
    Pete.8 said:
    Hopefully it's nothing to be concerned about.
    Maybe worth looking at this article on olive tree peacock spot - 
    https://www.thenorfolkolivetreecompany.co.uk/growingolivetrees/pests-diseases/

    I don't think it's what your tree has, but it's worth knowing about.
    My 20yr old olive doesn't get damaged leaves, but it's quite sheltered as it's near the house.
    A really good feed/tonic for them is seaweed extract to ensure it keeps in good health.
    Thanks Pete ! I’ve read the article and got some copper mixture, hopefully it will be ok as I love this tree ! I’m going to prune it and got some seaweed food too :) thank you for the tip
Sign In or Register to comment.