Unidentified fungi

[David Watts]

Hi, does anybody have any idea what this fungi is? It's at the base of a whitebeam and looks like its causing a pretty extensive rot. Its also on the roots.

Pics not the best I'm afraid, the fruiting body was pretty battered by the time I got it back to the office. The gills are dark brown, almost black. The cap is brown and no ring is present.

[daltontrees]

Doesn't look anything aggressive. Doesn't look even like the usual suspects for feeding on deadwood. There's a big difference between causing decay and living on dead material. Perhaps the decay is being caused by something else and your mushrooms are bit-players in the background?

[David Watts]

I think you're right, the rot is probably caused by something else. After poring through Roger Phillips I think it may be Coprinus micaceus, glistening inkcap

[daltontrees]

Have a look at the fungi directory on this site. C. micaceus is listed there. It doesn't look like a perfect match for your pics. But even if it is it is a mildly saprophytic fungus. feeding on dead material rather than killing. So it could be causing ofr contributing to the rot but I would very very much doubt that it is causing the fundamental problem with the tree.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I think you're right, the rot is probably caused by something else. After poring through Roger Phillips I think it may be Coprinus micaceus, glistening inkcap

 

agreed

 

Have a look at the fungi directory on this site. C. micaceus is listed there. It doesn't look like a perfect match for your pics. But even if it is it is a mildly saprophytic fungus. feeding on dead material rather than killing. So it could be causing ofr contributing to the rot but I would very very much doubt that it is causing the fundamental problem with the tree.

 

(highlighted) Because the fungi dessicated, doesnt happen very often with this fleshy fungi group, most Coprinus are quick to go soggy and turn to black mush

[Simon.Valente]

I think you're right, the rot is probably caused by something else. After poring through Roger Phillips I think it may be Coprinus micaceus, glistening inkcap

 

What sort of tree? Chesnut?

 

What side is the damage on. as in north south east or west?

 

any serious crown lifting done in say the last 5-10 years? (im thinking of possible sun damage )

 

is the tree "healthy" or growing well?

 

I love little detective work on.a sunday B-)

 

Simon

[felixthelogchopper]

What sort of tree? Chesnut?

 

What side is the damage on. as in north south east or west?

 

any serious crown lifting done in say the last 5-10 years? (im thinking of possible sun damage )

 

is the tree "healthy" or growing well?

 

I love little detective work on.a sunday B-)

 

Simon

 

Old post, mate.