Tis the season to see Fungi, fa la la la la....

[AJStrees]

Hypholoma fasciculare

 

Thanks David. Looks like it. 

 

 

[AJStrees]

Is Hypholoma fasciculare a fungus to worry about?

[David Humphries]

1 hour ago, AJStrees said:

Is Hypholoma fasciculare a fungus to worry about?

Yes in a way because it’s a true saprophyte so it is devouring dead roots. The dead decaying unstable roots are the real issue, not specifically the fungus.

[AJStrees]

I see okay.

 

Would you recommend a way to find out what the root structure would be like under there? this is a fairly large tree by a pond and steps in an area where quite a few visitors walk. Hope you don't mind me asking for free consultation. 

[David Humphries]

14 hours ago, AJStrees said:

I see okay.

 

Would you recommend a way to find out what the root structure would be like under there? this is a fairly large tree by a pond and steps in an area where quite a few visitors walk. Hope you don't mind me asking for free consultation. 

Airspading is one option. Uncovering the roots with compressed air and ‘sounding’ the roots to listen for wood density/function/decay. Can also use a spade ’carefully’. There are other detection techs available, but I have no experience of those.

 

 

 

 

 

[AJStrees]

 

35 minutes ago, David Humphries said:

Airspading is one option. Uncovering the roots with compressed air and ‘sounding’ the roots to listen for wood density/function/decay. Can also use a spade ’carefully’. There are other detection techs available, but I have no experience of those.

 

 

 

 

 

That looks impressive. Being sweet chestnut do you think it will have a large root plate?

 

Does one have to get down far to determine the extent of any rot on the roots or is is quite visible higher up near the root crown?

[David Humphries]

1 hour ago, AJStrees said:

 

That looks impressive. Being sweet chestnut do you think it will have a large root plate?

 

Does one have to get down far to determine the extent of any rot on the roots or is is quite visible higher up near the root crown?

Target the areas where you find fruit bodies.

[Eddie Eco]

Could anyone offer an I.D to these pics please? Thanks in advance!

[AJStrees]

On 28/12/2018 at 10:43, David Humphries said:

Target the areas where you find fruit bodies.

Thanks David. Okay will have a look for some air spading people and get prices. 

[David Humphries]

1 hour ago, Eddie Eco said:

Could anyone offer an I.D to these pics please? Thanks in advance!

Psathyrella species perhaps but there are 400 species to choose from.

Could be something entirely different of course.

Basic ident features like gills and spore print would be useful.