Quite a few years ago (over 10 ) I planted a few blackthorn trees in a hedge
, hopefully safeguarding my sloe gin supplies . They've grown well , and
flower profusely , setting plenty of fruit . These only stay growing a short
time before turning "dusty brown " and eventually black and shrivelling
away . Never had a single usable sloe . Wild ones close by set fruit and
grow to usable sloes . Presumably this is a fungal thing ( ?) Appreciate
any ideas for a cure , are systemic fungicides available , or desirable ?
TIA.