Copper Beech Fungi

[hesslemount]

Name the fungi please? The tree has had these fruiting bodies for over 8 years. The tree is about 1metre diameter and approx. 250 years old. How long does the tree have left?

[Andrew Gale]

A photo of the tree in its entirety would be useful in terms of crown condition, location, etc which will allow a better assessment.

 

As an aside I'd be inclined to say it's a Ganoderma, probably australe

[hesslemount]

I think it's Artists Fungi as spores turn brown with pressure.

[hesslemount]

[hesslemount]

Tree is in full leaf with very little deadwood.