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- Q.Olive Tree Leaves Are Brown And Dry - I recently bought an olive tree sapling and repotted it into larger pot. I watered it pretty consistently... maybe every ...
- Q.I Have An Olive Tree Approx 3m High And 1.5 Wide. Can I Replant To A Large Pot Without Killing? - Can I also prune back to keep a reasonable size while still bearing fruit?
- Q.Olive Trees - Can anyone tell me when is the best time to cut back miniature olive trees?
- Q.In Harvesting Olives From Our Potted Plant We Discovered Most Of The Fruit Covered By Scabby Spots. Can Anyone Explain This Problem - and whether this fruit can be saved for food, and can the tree be salvaged?
- Q.Fruitless Olive Trees — Compare Wilsonii To Swan Hill. - I want to plant a non-messy olive tree to keep a Mediterranean feel to my backyard landscape. Please let me ...
- Q.Can I Eat The Olives From My Olive Tree - For the first time my olive has fruited prolifically. Some olives are green some brown and quite a few black ...
- Q.I Have An Olive Tree In The Ground That I Would Like To Put Into A Pot. Will This Damage The Tree? - The olive tree is approx 7 feet tall and will be going into a huge pot that is around 4 ...
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September 3, 2019Q.Olive tree leaves are brown and dry
I recently bought an olive tree sapling and repotted it into larger pot. I watered it pretty consistently... maybe every other day and placed it in a full sun location. Then the leaves started browning, curling and drying out. I increased the watering to almost every day according to the soil wetness (I checked to see if the soil would clump when balled into a fist or if it would fall apart-I would only water if it crumbled) and moved it to a shadier location. However, nothing could save the tree. It gradually got browner and drier until eventually every leaf was brown and crispy. Now it has just stayed like that for many weeks, however it has started spouting green shoots from the base. Is the tree dead? Will the leaves eventually revive and return? What did I do wrong?
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 3, 2019
Certified ExpertA.I wonder if it could have Olive Xylella disease. It is a bacterium that prevents water and nutrient uptake in the tree, leaving it scorched looking. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-with-xylella-disease.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
September 21, 2019Q.I have an olive tree approx 3m high and 1.5 wide. Can I replant to a large pot without killing?
Can I also prune back to keep a reasonable size while still bearing fruit?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 22, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Olive trees do very well in containers. Make sure when you transplant to get as much of the rootball as possible. Use thinning cuts to maintain height, but not before the tree is 4 years old. Here are some tips:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-olive-trees-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/pruning-olive-trees.htm
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m.burgess4040 on
September 26, 2019
M27 8UBQ.Olive trees
Can anyone tell me when is the best time to cut back miniature olive trees?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 26, 2019
Certified ExpertA.The absolute best time to do this is between the very end of winter, but before they start to flower. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/pruning-olive-trees.htm
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npsan on
October 12, 2019
Charleston SC, zone 8Q.In harvesting olives from our potted plant we discovered most of the fruit covered by scabby spots. Can anyone explain this problem
and whether this fruit can be saved for food, and can the tree be salvaged?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 15, 2019
Certified ExpertA.Without seeing the damage, it could be a number of things. Scale insects can cause scabs. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/what-is-soft-scale.htm
fungal infections can cause the symptoms as well. This article will help you with fungicide use: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
This article will help you to grow these in container: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/growing-olive-trees-in-containers.htm
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cfainman on
November 10, 2019
92130Q.Fruitless Olive Trees — Compare Wilsonii To Swan Hill.
I want to plant a non-messy olive tree to keep a Mediterranean feel to my backyard landscape. Please let me know the similarities and differences. I cannot make a decision. The spot for planting is southern exposure, Southern California. Specifically, I would like to know the speed of growth, watering needs, possible fruit production in the future and if they are prone to diseases. Thank you in advance, Claudia
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 12, 2019
Certified ExpertA.There are a few things to consider here.
Wilsonii will make fruit on occasion. They are very slow growing, and will be very drought tolerant, as are all olives. (And any Mediterranean species) Keep in mind that they can get around 30 feet tall at maturity.
Swan Hill is a wonderful specimen. They don't produce near as much pollen as a normal olive, and is quite a bit faster in growth, too. They are completely sterile, and will never bear fruit.
All olives are very prone to disease, so proper soil management will be key. There are many pathogens in your area that will gladly take a tree in no time.
Prep your soil by adding DOLOMITIC LIME and WETTABLE SULFUR, according to all packaging instructions. Add just thing layer of compost before you dig and till your spot. Let the tree dry before watering, or just don't water it. They are very drought tolerant. (For the first month, you will want to keep the soil SLIGHTLY moist until it is established)
Here is an article that will help you with the care of olive trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-care-information.htm
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mjrichings on
November 15, 2019
W5 1LEQ.Can I Eat The Olives From My Olive Tree
For the first time my olive has fruited prolifically. Some olives are green some brown and quite a few black They are quite small. I tried eating a black one and it was very bitter Will they get riper It is now mid November
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 16, 2019
Certified ExpertA.They are bitter when eaten directly from the tree, as you know. They need to be cured before eating. Depending on the variety some are grown to press for oil, for brining (curing) and canning. Find a good recipe for brining before eating them.
They mature at different times on the tree.
These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/harvesting-olive-trees.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/olive/olive-tree-care-information.htm
http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/edibles/fruits/olives.htmlWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
November 19, 2019Q.I have an olive tree in the ground that I would like to put into a pot. Will this damage the tree?
The olive tree is approx 7 feet tall and will be going into a huge pot that is around 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 20, 2019
Certified ExpertA.If you can dig it up with little disturbance to the rootball, it should survive. Here is more information:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/moving-mature-trees.htm
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