Saprophytic? Fungal ID Help

[Gary Prentice]

Probably asking a bit much, but has anyone a suggestion as to what this may be? It was growing on dead/dysfunctional areas of a cherry.

 

I've tried to get a shot of the pore layer, but it's pretty featureless and desiccated. The owner said the largest bracket was around eight inches across in its prime, with the top surface a yellowish colour.

 

Many thanks in anticipation. I'll try and get some better pics.

[David Humphries]

Desiccated Laetiporus is a fair shout I'd say.

 

 

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[Gary Prentice]

Thanks David. With what the owner told me regarding colour, that was my first thought but I didn't want to jump to erroneous conclusions.

 

It's on a property that I'm hoping to have a long association with, so it will be interesting to note how things develop. Unfortunately the tree's immediately adjacent to a drive and garage, which raises the risk factor a little.

 

My initial advice was a reduction of one limb, with a number of structural defects, to reduce the lever arm. With a 'positive ident' and a little more investigation, I'll probably stick on that for now.