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<pre>We had a severe rabbit problem, and in fact still do, and we painted the
trunks when the trees were small with a rabbit repellant which was white and
worked well but unfortunately it has now been discontinued. In some parts of
Greece trees are painted with a lime mixture up to about 900mm but I cannot
recall what problem they were attempting to rectify.
David Wilson
Glenlee Olive Grove
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From: "Andrew Brown" <valandi@...>
To: <OliveOil@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 5:57 PM
Subject: [OliveOil] White paint on tree trunks


>I have noticed a couple of groves where the owner has painted a white
> substance on the trunks. The trees are well developed so I wouldn't
> think that it is for sunburn. Does anyone know what this is.
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> Best Regards
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> Andrew Brown
> Mt. Barker
> South Australia
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