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Leaf curl on roses can have several causes. The most common is aphid feeding on new, tender growth, which distorts the leaves as they expand. Rose leaf rolling sawfly also causes leaves to curl tightly inwards. Environmental stress, such as sudden changes in temperature, wind damage, or herbicide drift, can also cause leaf distortion. Less commonly, certain viral diseases (like rose mosaic virus) can cause leaf curling or puckering. Identifying the accompanying symptoms will help pinpoint the exact cause.
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