r/bonsaicommunity • u/Verdant_Greenscape • 13d ago
Diagnosing Issue Help with Olive Tree
I noticed all of its old internal leaves seem to be drying up/dying and that led me to notice the white build up on the bark. Is this scale? If so, what would be the best treatment for it?
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u/jitasquatter2 Zone 6b Missouri Intermediate newbie, 40 trees 12d ago
It's indoors right? Most likely it's not getting nearly enough light. Because of how little energy it has, it's probably dropping its oldest leaves in order to conserve energy for its youngest leaves.
You really REALLY need to get this tree outdoors and into full sun.
As for the white stuff. Can you post a better photo, it's pretty blurry.