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[lee sharp <sharplr@yahoo.com>]

Hi Robert,

Leaf Curl is not normal for asian persimmons.  This
problem is usually caused by the persimmon psylla. 
The adults have small, black-bodies(gnat size) with
large, transparent wings that extend at approximately
a 45 degree angle to their bodies while at rest
(feeding).  They attack tender foliage of D.Kaki and
D. Virginiania and lay eggs on the leaf margin,
underside.  The hatched nymphs inject a toxin that
causes the leaf to curl around them.  Control is with
an insecticide such as malathion.

The University of Florida has available an excellent
pamphlet, "Oriental Persimmons in Florida" address: 
FL Coop Ext Service, Institute of Food and
Agriculture, University of FL PO Box 110011,
Gainesville, FL 32611-0011.  Price $2.00 (in the
1990's).

Lee Sharp   
--- "Robert H." <lostman_amiga@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I 2 new Fuyu Persimmons on my back yard. The first
> leaves that are 
> comming out seem to be very curled. At first, I
> though this was 
> natural for young leaves but they are staying this
> way.  They seem to 
> be growing strong, though not as vigorus as my
> (Ruby) American 
> Persimmons.  Is this a sign of something or is this
> the way they grow?
> 
> 



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