Chinese elm leaves turning yellow and curling! HELP!

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Re: Chinese elm leaves turning yellow and curling! HELP!

Post by Watto »

I agree with Mike, it looks like spider mite and you will need to spray with soapy water on the underside of the leaves now, and probably once or twice more before winter. A general fertilizer will also improve its dispersion.
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