plum wilt

[bigpepperplant]

A friend has a plum tree that has always produced a good crop. This year, however, it's suffering. Some of the leaves are yellow, the fruit is shrivelled and the shoots are droopy. Is this dreaded verticillium wilt? And, if so, is there any cure?
thanks in advance

[Beryl]

I had a similar problem with my damson.
I found it was due to lack of water. I emptied my water butt on it (it wasn't full) I should think about 20 gallons or so. My tree has recovered.

Beryl.

[bigpepperplant]

thanks beryl, that's very encouraging news!