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From: Alex Banda City: Lakewood, OH
new growth and some older branches have bright green leaves that are severely curled. This bush is about ten years old. What can I do for it? Thank you,
	Extension Message From: Richard Hentschel Extension Educator, Horticulture DuPage/Kane/Kendall Unit hentsche@illinois.edu
You might investigate by carefully un-curling the leaves. Often times there is an aphid that causes the leaves to cup and curl, providing a hiding place. Could be black or white fuzzy looking aphids. Treatment involves being able to penetrate into the folds of the leaves to reach the insects with the product of your choice.
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