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Deficiency of Copper

There is probably a deficiency of Copper. Young leaves of Copper deficient plants are often reduced in size (remain rudimentary) and cupped, and there is reduced length between nodes. Leaf margin and tip burn or dieback, weak multiple buds, and a tendency for the plant to wilt easily may also be noted.

Plant is a dicot (broadleaf tree or shrub)

  • Symptoms are exhibited by the new leaves or recently mature leaves
    • Leaves are not in rosettes
      • Leaves are usually not chlorotic
        • Leaves not elongated or narrow
          • Leaves small, some plants with short internodes, usually without tip dieback
            • Plant stunted leaves cupped

Copper Deficiency in Jasmine (Jasminum sp.)

Copper Deficiency in Jasmine (Jasminum sp.)

Copper Deficiency in Japanese Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum)

Copper Deficiency in Japanese Ligustrum (Ligustrum japonicum)

Copper Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.)

Copper Deficiency in Azalea (Rhododendron sp.)

Copper Deficiency in Rose (Rosa sp.)

Copper Deficiency in Rose (Rosa sp.)

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