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Holey…black olives?

by Paul Schumaker
March 11, 2020

By Ralph E. Mitchell The title of this article needs a great deal of explaining! First, I am talking about the black olive tree, Bucida buceras, (not a true olive) a common, well-liked shade tree in our area. Secondly, why would a black olive ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease
Tags: Black Olive, Bucida Buceras, Woodpecker, Yellow-bellied Sapsucker.

Do You Have Rusty Staining Under the Old Bucida (Black Olive) Tree? It’s the caterpillars or galls.

by Doug Caldwell "Dr. Dougbug"
May 16, 2018

Staining is caused by caterpillar frass and string-bean-like mite galls, not plant leaves or fruit. It doesn't occur every year so there is no need to remove trees because of the staining. In an attempt to reduce homeowner complaints and ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Pests & Disease
Tags: Black Olive, Bucida Buceras, Garella ( Characoma ) Nilotica Eriophyid Mites, Staining

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Holey…black olives?

Do You Have Rusty Staining Under the Old Bucida (Black Olive) Tree? It’s the caterpillars or galls.

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