Torbay Dazzler leaves

I have had a Torbay Dazzler in my front garden for 3 years.
All of a sudden all the new leaves are bent over like they are not be developed properly. They look deformed
Never seen it before.
Could it be PH?
If so why has it done so well for 3 years. Does soil change PH

 

Hi @Dave Lloyd and welcome! Have you tried opening the folded over leaf in case there is some little bug inside? They sometimes form themselves a home like that, within which they can munch in privacy.

 

Not seen anything like that before, looks almost like something has been stopping the new leaves opening, right down at the bottom of the growing point.
Or maybe its just a natural mutation.

 

@pete what about accidental herbicide spray?

 

Its a possibility I guess.

 

They have never been fed or sprayed in 3 years

 

I will check that out tomorrow Caroline. Thanks

 

Hi Caroline.
Sorry not got back sooner but nothing inside leaves.
Really puzzled.
It's defo not over watering. Especially the amount of rain we get in UK.
Never sprayed it all.
Could be PH. But it's been there for 3 years. But will have to check it
Dave