Willow Bracket on Oak?

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Possibly not, but it is data

 

 

 

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Thay all appeared to be decent reliable recorders?

[Fungus]

"reliable recorders" : Possibly not, but it is data

 

Certainly not as Ryvarden & Gilbertson don't mention Quercus as a host in their list of 27 broadleaved tree species P. ignarius has been documented from. Remarks : "... the list of hosts should be interpreted with care. The Phellinus ignarius complex is probably the most difficult complex of the whole genus."

[Mark Bolam]

After a lengthy absence due to phone problems I revisited the Oak today.

 

It has not flushed at all. Not a bud in sight.

 

The homeowner had removed the bracket, but retained it.

 

Here are a couple of shots top and bottom.

[son of a birch]

Sort of relevant- I have found igniarius on Poplar up here in Edinburgh.

[David Humphries]

I think it's Inonotus dryadeus Mark

 

 

Did it look like this on the trunk ?

 

 

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[Mark Bolam]

Pretty much Dave, although the white rim seemed more pronounced?

 

It is pretty dessicated in it's removed state.

 

What are the implications for In. D. on Oak?

 

The owners are ringing the TO on Monday to suggest removal, the tree is a scabby little specimen anyway. Approx 18" TBH with no form whatsoever, and swamped with ivy.

 

They have 14 Oaks in their garden, it's that kind of place.

[David Humphries]

If it is Inonotus dryadeus, its a white rotter, decaying the lignin tissues.

 

Doesn't sound good that it hasn't flushed.

 

There would more than likely be another player in tow.

 

Have you got any shots of the whole tree?

 

 

 

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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Pretty much Dave, although the white rim seemed more pronounced?

 

It is pretty dessicated in it's removed state.

 

What are the implications for In. D. on Oak?

 

The owners are ringing the TO on Monday to suggest removal, the tree is a scabby little specimen anyway. Approx 18" TBH with no form whatsoever, and swamped with ivy.

 

They have 14 Oaks in their garden, it's that kind of place.

 

mark will you please keep a sample of the last cut ring? a thin section of the full diameter, i would be eternally gratefull, and its vital for me at the moment:thumbup1:

 

keep it dry

[Mark Bolam]

Will do Tone, if I get to fell it!

 

The bracket was about 24"-30" above the ground before removal.

 

Dave, I will try and get more shots but it's tough because of location.

 

The owners are very nice and smiley, so we will see.

[RobRainford]

Will do Tone, if I get to fell it!

 

The bracket was about 24"-30" above the ground before removal.

 

Dave, I will try and get more shots but it's tough because of location.

 

The owners are very nice and smiley, so we will see.

 

Go and take a slice before its felled