Pomegranate Leaf Curl: Why Pomegranate Tree Leaves Are Curling

By Jackie Carroll If you’re lucky enough to grow pomegranate trees where you are, you may occasionally see leaf curling. Several insects and disorders can cause pomegranate leaf problems. Find out why the leaves curl on pomegranates and what you can do about it in this article. Pests That Cause Pomegranate Leaf Curl Small, sucking insects are a common cause of curling pomegranate leaves and include: Whiteflies Aphids Mealybugs Scale These insects feed on the sap in the leaves, and as they remove the sap, the leaves curl. The little insects also secrete a sweet, sticky substance called honeydew, which quickly becomes infested with black sooty mold. If your pomegranate tree leaves are curling, look for spots of black sooty mold to determine whether these insects are the cause. In a healthy environment where you haven’t used insecticides, there are a number of natural enemy insects to keep the small

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