Greetings! I'm not an arborist, but found this thread after asking for help in a local environmental group on FB.
I have a large white oak tree that has been losing more and more leaves every year for a few years. I thought this was just a sign of age and the tree was approaching the end of its life. However, I recently learned trees can have a fungus, and immediately recognized the Grifola Frondosa from pictures. My oak gets this "Hen of the Woods" growth every year for the last 6-8 years and embarrassingly I never associated the fungus with the leaf loss/dying branches.
So, my question is how do I find a local arborist (I'm in Baltimore, MD) that is well-versed in this type of fungus on White Oaks to be able to give us guidance on what to do? If the tree is becoming unstable, it is definitely a potential safety issue as it's within reach of our house and our neighbors.
I hate to lose this tree if it's not a safety issue, but am not sure what to do. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
