Fungus Growing On Tree Trunk

[Tilly2]

Does fungus on a tree trunk mean that the tree is dying? We have a beautiful false acacia tree which is over twenty years old. It has small mushroom type fungus growing around the base and partway up the trunk.

[Tilly2]

I have tried googling, to no avail.

[Milvus]

It depends on the fungus Tilly. Some grow only on dead wood, some attack live trees and some are beneficial to the tree. Have a look here http://www.greenmanconservation.co.uk/Tree_Decay_Fungi.htm

[Tilly2]

Thanks, Milvus. It doesn't look like any of those listed. I need to get the tree people in to have a look, I think.

[Chipchopper]

Hi Tilly,

Without seeing a detailed photo of the fungi, I wouldn't like to speculate what it is an whether it is likely to kill your false acacia, (Robinia pseudoacacia) as there are so many varieties of fungi it could be.

I think that contacting a certified arborist would be a good idea, your local council might be a good starting point.

Good luck - Chip.

[Tilly2]

Chip, I have taken a couple of photos. I'll see if I can do tinypics on this tablet

[Tilly2]

http://i60.tinypic.com.2n22xjo.jpg

[Tilly2]

Try again


http://i58.tinypic.com/n4bcht.jpg

[Tilly2]

http://i60.tinypic.com/2n22xjo.jpg

[Tilly2]

That seems to have worked.

[Tilly2]

Bump for Chip.

[Tilly2]

can anyone else help with identifying this fungus, please?

[Chipchopper]

Hi Tilly,

It looks to me,from what I can see from your pics that it could be a species of Coprinus, possibly C. micaceus or C. dissemintus. which usually grow on rotten wood, so I think the best thing to do is get an expert to have a closer look.

[Tilly2]

OK, Chip. Thanks for that. I will contact my chap tomorrow.