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Olive Leaf Spot in Olive Tree
How to identify and treat olive leaf spot in Olive Tree.
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Olive Tree care requirements
water
Sparingly once established. Highly drought tolerant.
soil
Well-draining, alkaline soil.
light
Full sun — essential for fruiting.
symptoms
Symptoms to look for in Olive Tree
- fiber_manual_recordCircular dark grey to black spots on leaves, often ringed with yellow (a 'peacock eye' pattern)
- fiber_manual_recordYellowing and premature drop of affected leaves
- fiber_manual_recordSparse canopy and reduced fruiting over time
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Common causes in Olive Tree
Caused by the fungus Venturia oleaginea (formerly Spilocaea oleagina, also known as peacock spot), favored by mild, wet weather in autumn and spring.
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How to treat olive leaf spot in Olive Tree
Remove fallen infected leaves, prune to improve air circulation through the canopy, and apply copper-based fungicide in autumn and spring in high-risk areas.
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Preventing olive leaf spot in Olive Tree
Prune regularly to keep the canopy open, avoid overhead irrigation, and apply preventive copper sprays before wet seasons in areas with a history of infection.