Problem Info

Leaf tips turn yellow, then brown and dry, contrasting sharply with the healthy green foliage. Damage is most severe for plants growing in shady areas. When a yellow leaf is torn open, a small 1/5 inch), greenish caterpillar with a dark head may be found inside. Gray or brownish moths with a 1/3 inch wingspread may be seen flying around the plant in spring.

Solution Advice

Apply an insecticide labeled for these pests, following label directions. Trim and destroy infested leaves in fall and spring.

Product Recommendations

• Ortho® MAX® Tree & Shrub Insect Control Ready-to-Spray