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Lilac and Forsythia Leaf Curl: Soil Contamination or Root Damage

Shared Symptom = Shared Cause

Two different species affected identically on same side indicates:

Soil contamination (chemical spill, herbicide, salt)
Root zone disturbance (construction, trenching)

Diagnostic Step

Hire tree care company for soil testing and visual inspection.

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