Mature Copper Beech Fungud ID and Next Step

[ARP]

morning!

 

Have a customer with a mature Copper Beech, they have sent me these pictures of a fungus growing from the roots not the best quality I know but they are worried as the tree spans over three properties gardens and is positioned on a very steep bank.

 

I've asked them a few questions about it as the have only just decided to get in touch and its not present atm.

 

*Fungus growing from roots, dark brown on top and near white/cream underneath

*located Just at base of tree

*No crown Die back present

*No Large amounts of dead wood.

 

 

My initial reaction was Meripilus giganteus???

 

And would your advice be removal?

 

Your thoughts? Thank you in advance!

[sloth]

Wow that's a poor image! I'd suggest if it's an old fruitbody then merip wouldn't be white still, couldn't say what it is from that pic though. Sorry...

[ARP]

thanks any way! Its is poor I know! Its slightly better quality on the paper in front of me but not much! Its all they have sent me for now, Am popping round later today to have a look around and see if there is anything else present.

 

Forgot to mention the is the 2nd year that its has shown itself. 2 years ago 2 fruiting bodies present last year 5 present.

Edited February 16, 2015 by ARP

[ARP]

These are the same pics they have emailed them to me so slightly better quality.

 

any advice greatly appreciated!

[sloth]

It could well be Merip, likely even. Hard to give the tree a fate based on this much info though...

[ARP]

Many thanks! im only looking at worst case senario due to it overhanging so many property's and in falling distance of 2 houses. Thank u for your answer though much appreciated!

[ReubenHayes]

Looks like Merip as well. Looks like you may need to carryout a detailed hazard assessment to decide on the best course of action to take.