Fungi help?

[J Scott]

Hello,

 

Looking to get a bit of help on the identification of this fungi. I have seen it on a few trees recently (all of which Beech). Hopefully there is pictures attached.

 

There is the dark bracket which appears in multiples around the main stem, within the first 4 metres (as far down as ground level) and also this white mass which is brown when dissected. None of the beech are in good condition and a few have thrown large stems.

 

I thought it was some form of Ganoderma but would appreciate some more experienced eyes opinions.

 

Cheers,

 

Jay

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

ganoderma australe

[daltontrees]

I'd second that, although I know it by its synonym Ganoderma adspersum.

[David Humphries]

I'd say the last set of tiered brackets are Ganoderma applanatum/lipsiense due in part to their thin lipped morphology.

 

But to determine for sure the use of a microscope on the spore would be required.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

I'd say the last set of tiered brackets are Ganoderma applanatum/lipsiense due in part to their thin lipped morphology.

 

But to determine for sure the use of a microscope on the spore would be required.

 

this one is tough woody and durable,

[J Scott]

Thanks guys! I appreciate the response.

 

Don't know why the pictures came out the wrong way up

 

Jay

[Paul Cleaver]

several year of fruiting body