Brownish Kretzschmaria?

[Kveldssanger]

Hi all,

 

I came across this Aesculus sp. today (suspected A. x carnea), with what appears to be Kretzschmaria deusta at the base. The old brackets crumble readily and they have the characteristic white perimeters, though it's the brown tinge to some that's thrown me slightly. Can Kretz have such a colouration, at all?

 

Cheers.

 

[David Humphries]

Definately Kretz

 

Not going to look good inside that one I suspect.

 

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[Kveldssanger]

I peeled some bark back and there's plenty of decay and plenty of insects. Spec was to reduce it as it's part of an old line of chestnuts. You have a greater amount of experience dealing with Kretz - what would you do, in this case? As you can see, many target areas, though the flats are to the south, so it's sheltered from the prevailing wind direction (and most directions, as there are trees all around).

[David Humphries]

Fell it, replant

 

 

 

If only so we can see the hippy tripy decay patterns inside

 

 

 

What's the building's age?

Potential root damage from the build?

 

 

 

Have you ruled out those green alga covered blobs being Rigidoporus?

 

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[Kveldssanger]

Fell it, replant

 

 

 

If only so we can see the hippy tripy decay patterns inside

 

 

 

What's the building's age?

Potential root damage from the build?

 

 

 

Have you ruled out those green alga covered blobs being Rigidoporus?

 

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Advice very much taken. I'm sure Paul will like to get some tomographs of it pre- and post-fell, too.

 

Building is rather new - I'd say late 80s / early 90s. Chestnuts predated the building, without doubt.

 

I hadn't even spotted the algae blobs. Too busy looking at the Kretz. Ah man, so blind! Will check tomorrow.

[Gary Prentice]

Damn you David, I can identify both the species of tree and the fungi for a change and then you've already cast your pearls of wisdom:biggrin:

[Kveldssanger]

Hahah.

 

No Rigidoporus - just wood. Paul will be using his ARBOTOM on this tree next Friday, btw. And then soon after following its felling. I'm sure there'll be a post about it all soon enough.

 

Many other trees to go as well, actually. Will be a busy Friday.