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What’s eating bark? Will tree survive?

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  • 13-04-2020 5:21pm
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    49801
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    Hi folks
    Is this rabbits or something else?

    Any hope olive tree will survive?


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    Accidentally
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    Put a plastic or wire guard around it. Should be fine as long as the damage doesn't complete a circle around the tree.

    Rabbits and deer are the two normal culprits.


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    Boardnashea
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    As above, Doesn't look too bad.
    Is an olive tree hardy enough for our winters?
    We had a couple of potted olive trees for a while, so we could move them into shelter during the winter if it got very cold.


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    Accidentally
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    They are frost hardy, but only to about -10. If you are near the coast you should be fine.


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    49801
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    My attempt at a tree guard
    Fingers crossed 🀞


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    JJayoo
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    Rub some dirt on the bark this will stop the rabbits


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    49801
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    553946.jpeg

    Looking rather Ill again :-(


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