Hello,

I have tree which I believe to be an Olive (Olea europaea) or Russian Olive (Eleagnus angustifolia), I have never really found out which as I got it from a grandfather who did not know. That is not the difficulty I am having however.

I recently left it in the hands of a friend as I went to visit family. When I returned, a few weeks later, the leaves were folded in (folded lengthwise along the midrib of the leaf) and slightly discolored. I have had the tree for about 6 years and it has never done this before. It seemed like it just needed water but this is not helping. It is also not dropping any leaves and there is no new growth. I just doesnÂt do anything. I have heard of a Verticillium Wilt (Verticillium dahliae) and was wondering if anyone knew about this or other causes. Suggestions?