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Claw‑Like Leaf Curl on Crabapple: Need a Photo for Diagnosis

The Symptom

Upper leaves on an ornamental crabapple curl claw‑like from top down. Lower growth healthy. No bugs, mites, mildew seen. Slight tip browning. Australia, recent drought.

Expert Response

Without a photo, possibilities include:

Herbicide drift (hormone‑type).
Virus or phytoplasma.
Root stress from drought.

Next Step

Send a close‑up of a small twig with affected leaves for evaluation.

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