Leaves are curly, brown and dropping quickly and very few berries. Damage is from white fly infestation which I am still trying to get under control...
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Winterberry with white fly damage #947781
Asked October 27, 2026, 3:03 PM EDT
Leaves are curly, brown and dropping quickly and very few berries. Damage is from white fly infestation which I am still trying to get under control. Also noticed today that my neighbor has scale which is no on my Crape Myrtle and one branch of the Winter Berry. OK to go ahead and prune now or should I just leave it? I am treating it with horticulture oil which seems to be effective. Thanks.
Arlington CountyVirginia
Expert Response
Jane - Your closest Extension Office is in Arlington. We recommend you contact them directly at the following email:
Loudoun can send you info to your email on Crape Myrtle Bark Scale, but we recommend you also send photos to the MG help desk in Arlington to confirm the recommended treatment.