Ganoderma on Beech

[stevelucocq]

Hi,

 

We have just inspected a Beech tree which has a Ganoderma bracket at 8 metres above ground level (See attached pictures). We have requested an aerial inspection of the tree but this may prove unlikely. Any observations on the attached pictures will be useful. Sorry there is not much to go on at the moment.

 

Thanks in advance,

 

Steve

[HCR]

Is that a compression union directly above the ffb?

[David Humphries]

From the thin rim & location at height on open dysfunctional wood, I'd be tempted to steer toward G. applanatum (lipsiense).

 

 

 

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[stevelucocq]

No it is not a compression union.

 

Is that a compression union directly above the ffb?

Edited July 26, 2012 by stevelucocq
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[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Is that a compression union directly above the ffb?

 

Yes I thought that too on first glance, often with compression unions there is a strip of malnourished or dysfunctional wood like in the image I suspect due to poor supply and connection to roots.

 

From the thin rim & location at height on open dysfunctional wood, I'd be tempted to steer toward G. applanatum (lipsiense).

 

 

 

 

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I would be more than tempted, thats lipsiense all day long:thumbup1:

 

No it is not a compression union.

 

it WAS though till one half failed, if its going to be retained it will need a programmed retrenching, you know the drill:thumbup1:

[treeseer]

it WAS though till one half failed, if its going to be retained it will need a programmed retrenching, you know the drill:thumbup1:

The tree may be able to be retained without a lot of pruning. It depends on; size and shape of crown now, root care, possible support system used, owner's goals, etc.

 

It's hard to prescribe a "needed" drill that takes away tree benefits without even seeing the crown, isn't it?

How can one size of pruning regimen fit so many sizes of tree challenges?

[Paul Jenks]

Looks like an old tear out. Works depend on the level of decay and the targets. Is that a car park underneath? Is there any appreciable lean in the stem? Can the extent of decay be ascertained by visual means or do you need to PICUS? The tree looks ok. Once the ivy is off a better view can be made of the foliar density, or does the ivy only cover the main bole? The tree appears to be reasonably well protected by the others around. A light reduction, pending decay inspection, might abate the hazard.

[treeseer]

Looks like an old tear out. Works depend on the level of decay and the targets. Is that a car park underneath? Is there any appreciable lean in the stem? Can the extent of decay be ascertained by visual means or do you need to PICUS? The tree looks ok. Once the ivy is off a better view can be made of the foliar density, or does the ivy only cover the main bole? The tree appears to be reasonably well protected by the others around. A light reduction, pending decay inspection, might abate the hazard.

 

All good points, totally agree. An 8m ladder would allow access to assess, does that require 2 workers with tickets for ladder use? Jk...