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Viburnum Burkwoodii leaf curl
CazzieT
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Our VB had fewer flowers than usual in the spring then when the leaves appeared, many of them were curled and now dried up and the whole shrub looks very poorly. I thought perhaps it was the late frosts but wonder now if it's something else. I can't see evidence of aphids so any ideas would be appreciated.
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It's also quite likely that it's been on the dry side when the new foliage and buds were forming, and they therefore don't develop properly and get a bit crispy. They do need quite moisture retentive soil, and it was a dry spring in many areas. As they aren't evergreen in colder winters, they can drop foliage quite markedly too. Mine drops foliage every year.
It isn't usually anything to worry about. You can remove any affected leaves. Keep it well watered in drier spells and add a mulch. That will keep it happier.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...