thehydes Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I have a poorly orange tree, the leaves/ stems look like they are spotted in soot, and the oranges have been the same small size since last year. Have fed it, not over watered and sprayed the leaves/ stem in case it is insects. Kept it in over winter and basically done all the things I think I should have done. Please helpCheers Trickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted May 2, 2008 Share Posted May 2, 2008 I googled "soot on orange tree"... http://www.fruitexpert.co.uk/OrangeTrees.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 This was mine on Easter Day[IMG]http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh80/bfb_album/P1050674.jpg[/IMG] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyF Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Nice tree, Norman, but not much help to the OP, is it? [:(] Hope you find out what's causing the problem, Trickie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tancrède Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Sounds as if it might be scale insects. I have had similar on a lemon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyloxy25 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 It is very likely scale insect, have a look on the back of the leaf, and the stems, you might see some little brown patches which look very much like small scabs. I usually wipe mine off with warm water with a very little drop of surgical spirits dipped in cotton wool, you might need to do this a time a two before you will totally get rid off it, but it all comes back looking good.Jeanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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