My olive tree started to show signs of distress - half of the leaves curled inwards, a few started to fall off - some turned yellow, some fell healthy and green, some turned brown at the base, close to the branch, and then fell off. Foliage – evergreen Harvest – September to December I have a tree and it's leaves are curling up although the soul is wet? Olive trees bear grayish-green leaves, white flowers and nutrient-rich black or green olive fruit. Mine has stayed outdoors all winter so far in Vancouver BC. Try bending a tree branch. Seems to be losing them from the bottom up. If the olive is in a pot, though, Maggiski, then watering it more often will be necessary at certain times of year - a plant in the ground will seek its own water - in a pot, its trapped, and relies on human intervention to supply it. Is there any way to revive my olive tree? Why is my potted olive tree weeping sap? Height – 10 to 13 feet (3 to 4 m) Exposure – full sun Soil – well-drained, chalky, dry. As your orange tree grows, you’ll need to repot it to a larger container. The peacock spot infection is normally experienced in areas with high rainfall. Question: Why is my Money Plant growing lime green leaves since I re-potted it? Citrus leaf miners are also an intrepid pest assailing lemon tree leaves. Dig the planting hole roughly the same size as the container. Your potted Olive tree will display signs of magnesium deficiency if the leaves become increasingly yellow. This began some months after planting the tree last spring and has continued this year so the tree has lost about 60~70% of its leaves with the top of the canopy being most affected. Found my orignal posting, so as an update the olive tree is amazing this year, I took the advise from Matty2, BusyBee 2, Dove from above, and Foodie 40. It has rewarded me with lots of leaves and flowers, and didn't shed any leaves during winter. There are insecticidal treatments for the control of the olive moth. The peacock spot often leaves a yellowish mark around the darkened spots and if left unchecked, it can strip the tree from its foliage. Delay pruning until after any dieback occurs, even if the tree is unsightly in the landscape for a few months. Leaf drop due to overwatering in winter is apparently common, although I have noticed the problem a LOT more when my olive tree has been in a cold greenhouse than when it is just left outdoors. If you have advice, please leave a comment–I’m willing to try anything, no matter how extreme. Olive trees are evergreens to temperatures of -12.2 degrees Celsius when plants are mature, so any change in foliage colour should have you investigating the matter. Olive trees love seaweed as they are a coastal tree and Epsom salts stop potted olive trees from becoming deficient in magnesium. Olive. The Olive tree I have is in a pot in the kitchen, it gets plenty of light and water. I bought an olive tree a few weeks ago, I’ve always wanted one to put in the conservatory. This is actually a lesion produced by the fungus. As leaves mature to full size, it stays lime green. Each inflorescence will typically contain 10 to 30 flowers depending on the cultivar. 12 years ago. It’s quite easy to ‘spot’ as you’ll see small black spots on the top surface of the leaves. I fertilized it with an acid fertilizer and watered per instructions. As leaves mature to full size, it stays lime green. Fungal Diseases . Olive trees can reach up to 30 feet in height and live for several hundred years. indoor olive tree (baby) dropping leaves. Olive Trees love to be planted in a well drained soil Theresa and as you suggest if your soil is waterlogged this is the most likely reason for the leaves of your Olive Tree to have fallen off.