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Why do the young leaves of my citrus tree become curled?

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The leaves were probably infested by aphids when they were tender. Aphids suck the sap from the plant and cause the leaves to curl.

For more information on citrus in Hawaii, see the publication titled "Citrus for Hawaii’s Yards and Gardens" at
www.ctahr.hawaii.edu.

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