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Verticillium Wilt in Olive Tree

How to identify and treat verticillium wilt 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_recordMarginal leaf scorch
  • fiber_manual_recordYellowing and wilting leaves
  • fiber_manual_recordBrown discolouration in stem cross-section
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Common causes in Olive Tree

Caused by Verticillium dahliae or V. albo-atrum. Persists in soil for years.

healing

How to treat verticillium wilt in Olive Tree

No effective chemical treatment. Remove infected plants. Solarise soil.

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Preventing verticillium wilt in Olive Tree

Resistant varieties. Long crop rotation. Avoid injury to roots.