Olive tree spots?

4 years ago

Hello!

I recently purchased this Arbequina olive tree and noticed white spots on the leaves. They were present when I bought it, but I thought they were normal. I’m wondering if this is the case, or if theyre actually caused by something else? Tree looks good otherwise, has new growth all over and nothing is dying. Isaw some webbing but was able to find actual spiders, so I dont think its Mites. Any ideas?

Thanks!!

Joe

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party_music50
4 years ago
That looks more like debris than spots on the leaves, and if it’s debris, I’d check for aphids or whiteflies. Are you sure it doesn’t wash/wipe off?
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gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
4 years ago
If it doesn't wipe or wash off, it looks a lot like stippling or the patterning on leaves that are associated with spider mites.

There also looks to be the shed remains of exoskeletons (larger white specks) that would indicate at least a previous aphid infestation.
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Joe Caramela
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks for the responses! I did try to wipe it off again and with a wet paper towel and pressure it will come off. so maybe it is some kind of pest? I dont see any aphods or spider mites but im going to blast it with a hose and then maybe treat with an organic pesticide in case.