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Why Does My Lime Tree Have Odd Shaped Leaves?
I purchased a very small Lime tree last year, from a catalog. As it is growing this year, I do see citrus leaves, but mostly an odd shaped leaf. I have gone to several nurseries and no one can help me. What is this thing I have? The different leaves are on the same tree!
Posted by Etta Korenman on May 10, 2015
Marianne's Response
Sounds like the odd leaves could be a result of aphid (do you see tiny green bugs?) or the funny leaves could be the result of being shipped to you in a dark box. Sometimes if there is stress on the plant when the leaves are just forming the shape of the foliage is compromised when they finally leaf out. If you see new growth on the lime tree I would just add some slow release plant food like Osmocote each spring, give the plant plenty of sunshine and see if it outgrows the problem.
Keep growing,
Marianne Binetti
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