Inonotus dryadeus

[benedmonds]

I happen to have Lonsdales book on my desk:

 

Inotus dryadeus; on oaks, decay in inner part of root system and stem base. Not significant untill late stages.

 

Inotus hispidus; on ash, simultaneouus white rot resulting in fairly brittle fracture. Significant at early stage in ash and walnut but not significant inplanes even when decay has advanced to the stage of cavity formation..

[Bundle 2]

Yeah..good. Cos without gettin'too up my own arse here...they can be broadly categorised as soft, whites and brown rots. I know its a lot more complicated in reality..the value of a field guide or good reference is essential really IMO.l

[John Hancock]

Nice pic of Inonotus dryadeus. Oak tree, Hanbury Woods, Worcester. Well there would be if the pic would load....

 

 

Lets see if this pic will up-load...

[Amelanchier]

...really...

 

Really.

[Amelanchier]

Is that a recent/current photo John? Always a photogenic beast the ol' dryadeus!

[John Hancock]

Is that a recent/current photo John? Always a photogenic beast the ol' dryadeus!

 

No, not recent, recent. I have a soft spot for fungi, so always try to take some snaps when I can, in the hope they will help me when i see dried up examples in exam I.D's (fat chance!)

[conkers]

Yeah...affeects mostly ash round here...heart rotter..a killer...very dangerous fungus...

 

Just been to quote for removal of a 80ft Ash with same fungus. Tree has healthy crown, verticle extensive cracks from base to three metres, no heartwood left at base- can see through the tree!

Heavy lean towards stone barn about ten metres away, and about six metres from power lines. In a field with no vehicle access. Head scratcher coz I can't understand how it is still upright and if it can,t be climbed for reasons of safety- what's the answer with no access for cranes etc? Got to be the most bloody difficult take down I have ever seen.

[Bundle 2]

[John Hancock]

Just been to quote for removal of a 80ft Ash with same fungus. Tree has healthy crown, verticle extensive cracks from base to three metres, no heartwood left at base- can see through the tree!

Heavy lean towards stone barn about ten metres away, and about six metres from power lines. In a field with no vehicle access. Head scratcher coz I can't understand how it is still upright and if it can,t be climbed for reasons of safety- what's the answer with no access for cranes etc? Got to be the most bloody difficult take down I have ever seen.

 

Are you sure its Inonoyus dryadeus and not Inonotus hispidus ? dryadeus effects mostly Quercus and hispidus effects Fraxinus, Platanus, Malus, Juglans, Ulmus and Acer pseudoplatanus.

[Bundle 2]

Does it make any difference if you get the powerlines dropped....post some snaps maybe///? Soundz like a nightmare pal!