Fungus ID

[nafnaf]

I have been watching this tree with interest as it is half dead. There was no evidence of what might be causing just half of the crown to die - until this week. I'm not sure what fungus it is but if anyone knows please post an answer.

[Treeation]

Photo is a bit blurry but looks like saprophytic glistening ink cap living off dead roots no doubt but not reason crown die back 

[Treeation]

Looks a bit like kretzschamaria to right on buttressing on middle photo - which should be investigated further

[tomo567]

I don’t think you should be to worried about why its half dead because it’s in residential area and road the tree needs immediate attention

 

[nafnaf]

About 6 months ago I reported it to the local council HA. They were not interested. Quelle surprise!

 

I think glistening ink cap is a good call Treeation. As you say, it's saprophytic and is probably living off the dead roots where no doubt they have been cut off when the pavement was resurfaced. Do people never learn?