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Fig tree - leaf problem

steven.g.garnersteven.g.garner Posts: 133
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Help! I noticed some new leaves on my fig were looking a little ‘shrivelled’ - I also noticed this on a cherry tree that’s been in the garden for years. Looking closely at the fig, some bigger leaves are obviously being eaten by something - any ideas what it is and what can I do to treat??

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  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    The trick is too look at the underside of the leaf as that is usually where leaf-eating creatures hide.
    As to the shivelled leaves, that may be down to the hot, dry weather. Figs like a lot of water and if the plant is in full sun, the leaves can get a bit crispy if they haven't been given the amount of water they need.
  • nick615nick615 Posts: 1,487
    Be careful, Ceres!  Leaf eating creatures may not be the only things lurking underneath a gentleman's fig leaf? lol.
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Might be tortrix moth. Have a look and see if there's anything wiggling in the leaf buds and sooty cobwebs on the leaves
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • CeresCeres Posts: 2,698
    nick615 said:
    Be careful, Ceres!  Leaf eating creatures may not be the only things lurking underneath a gentleman's fig leaf? lol.
    https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O85428/fig-leaf-for-idavidi-fig-leaf-d-brucciani/


  • steven.g.garnersteven.g.garner Posts: 133


    B3 said:
    Might be tortrix moth. Have a look and see if there's anything wiggling in the leaf buds and sooty cobwebs on the leaves
    Oh dear I think this may be it. Sooty webs, little green wrigglers. How can I get rid???
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    No idea🙁 I've cut mine down to sticks to break the cycle. I've tried to sort it for two years. I sort of hope it dies. It's in a huge container that I'd like to use for my bay tree next year.
    Good luck with yours @steven.g.garner
    Let us know if you find a solution. There's a few of us with the same problem.

    In London. Keen but lazy.
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