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<pre>Thanks Mike,
No, it is not the same trees that were affected by the oil.
Some are quite extensively affected and others not at all. Of course, you
are always welcome to have a look for yourself if you are over this way.
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike Wilson <mike.wilson@hunterlink.net.au>
To: <OliveOil@egroups.com>
Sent: Friday, 29 December 2000 9:18
Subject: Re: [OliveOil] Bark splitting syndrome


>
> > We have Corregiola and Nevadillo trees just over 2 years old in The
Hunter
> Valley NSW Australia.
> >
> > Some of the Nevadillo trees and one or two nearby Corregiolas have
> developed split bark on some of the branches.
> >
> > It looks like a blister has developed and then burst.
> >
> > It doesn't look like anything we've seen in the Californian Olive book
or
> Burr's Australian olive book as regards pests or diseases...except maybe
> sunburn ?...but then why don't all the trees have it, if that's what it is
> ...
> >
> > Any ideas as to what this might be would be appreciated......and what to
> do about it !!
> >
> > Best regards
> >
> > Alan & Judith
> > "Woonona"
> > Hunter Valley
> > Australia
>
> Alan & Judith,
>
> Can we safely assume that these are not the trees with the oil problem
from
> last year?
>
> If not, then it does sound like sunburn, and it does seem to be one of
those
> random things ... I have little bits of sunburn on some trees but not all
> trees are affected.
>
> I haven't bothered to do anything with mine as it seems too minor to worry
> about, but I seem to remember somebody saying that you should paint the
> trunks with white emulsion paint to reflect the sunshine and protect the
> trees ... or is this an old wives tale?
>
> Mike Wilson.
>
>
>
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