fungi identification, con you help

This fungi has been found on numerous Prunus cerasifera in the area, whilst I know that its a Phellinus species and have my own opinion on which one, its causing some disagreement amongst fellow tree officers and was wondering if anyone out there can clarify it for me ???????????????? , many thanks

I would say Tinder fungus..but let more experienced to confirm

Hello, western here. my first guess would be Ganoderma adspersum but there again this type of fungi is normally stem and roots based, not so common high up in the tree.

may be phellinus igniarius but not convinced, because of the size of the fungi in the pic's. Phellinus igniarius is nomally 8-25 cm across.

Have you considered Phellinus pomaceous (tuberculosus)?

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From what i can research and part knowledge, i would say it is a Phellinus genus, i would go as far to say P. torulosus

Doesnt seem dark enough at the top to be P. igniarius

fomitopsis piicola

I would agree with Tim, & think this to be P. tuberculosus ( P. pomaceus )

Host is spot on

two or three of my resources suggest algal growth on older brackets is quite common, which is shown in your pictures 2,4 & 5

Intrigued to know which one you think it is?

Welcome to the site btw

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From what i can research and part knowledge, i would say it is a Phellinus genus, i would go as far to say P. torulosus

 

Doesnt seem dark enough at the top to be P. igniarius

I like your thinking, except igniarius is a tricky one can be quiet brown even red at times, its the texture of the upper body that rules out igniarius for me more than colour.

a phelinus for sure, IMO not tuberculosus which is well named and does not form typical bracket shaped bodies I.e hoof like.

the phelinus as a family are broad, not a family I am that confident in yet but confident enough to rule out igniarius.

oh, and tuberculosus, NEVER black in my experience:001_smile: he waits for some smart arse to submit a black tuberculosus!

mmmm im reminded of a tree from a week or two ago, maybe these ARE tuberculosus, and BIGGer and better fed, reaching thier ultimate size and hence unusual? dunno