Ganoderma resinaceum - growth rate and ecology

[Kveldssanger]

And on poplar (Populus sp.).

[David Humphries]

Some updates (long overdue):

 

Ganoderma resinaceum on Crataegus persimilis 'Prunifolia'. This is, according to the FRDBI (assuming I have searched correctly), the first find of Ganoderma resinaceum on Crataegus sp. that anyone could be bothered to notify Kew of. Not sure yet whether they'll want a sample but I have offered.

 

In before it turns out to be G. lucidum.

 

And on poplar (Populus sp.).

 

 

Both interesting finds Chris, I'm sure Kew will keen to know.

 

 

 

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[Kveldssanger]

Absolutely, and I hope so. Finding the one on hawthorn today was bizarre - it is tearing through that poor thing, though because it is such a rare association it's a tree that'll be left to allow the fungus to continue to propagate and produce spore that has - hopefully (heh) - a similar ability to parasitise upon Crataegus.

 

I am still baffled by the assertion that this fungus is rare, though it's largely the SE that is the stronghold in the UK for it. Same as Rigidoporus ulmarius, which is rare up north, and Inonotus hispidus, which enjoys the warmer climates of urban areas and the SE at large.

[Tommy Hutchinson]

Some amazing G. resinacium fructifications on this post, especially the Beech outside the dentist and the Quercus robur.

[Kveldssanger]

Aye! Feel free to add some of your own