Bay Trees With White Spots

Question

Can you please advise how I can red rid of white ‘spots’ on my bay tree. Each year I brush them off and was the tree with a hose, but they still return…. How do I get rid of them?

Answer 1

If the white spots are sticky, the plant could be experiencing a fungus or scale. Here's an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/bay-tree-diseases.htm

If the white spots are dry, it may simply be a harmless lichen. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/treatment-tree-lichen.htm

Check on your soil and your tree's growing conditions here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/bay/sweet-bay-leaf-tree.htm.