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I have asked everyone all over the internet and I have searched high and low and I have no idea if this even is a fungus anymore, someone please help!!

First time here! There's been a whiteish growth creeping down one of the branches of our cherry blossom tree. We decided to cut off the diseased part, and the wood was totally dead. I believe it may spread to the entire tree eventually, which is a shame for how beautiful our cherry blossoms are. Does anyone know what this is and how to treat it?

Can anyone help with ID of this fungal growth on the base of an ash tree? It's around 50mm in diameter in two locations, and there seems to be some seeping coming from the area. I'm thinking Perreniporia fraxinea but I'm certainly no expert so would appreciate any assistance! Thanks John

I'm about to fell a tree that's badly infected with bracket fungus along the whole length of the trunk. Any advice if it can be cut and stored as firewood or will it rot and spread fungus to my other firewood? Thanks

Hey guys was needing some help on identifying a fungus I came across. Situated at in London at the base of a monkey puzzle, lower branches are turning brown and the tree has a slight lean away from the side of the fungus which may indicate that its affecting the roots. Unsure if it's always had the lean. I attatched some photos of some cuts I made at the start of the crown break, approx 8m up. Any information would be appreciated, cheers.

Could some kind soul identfy this fungus which has suddemly appeared on an acient apple tree?

Hey arbtalk, I came across this bracket last autumn, finally got around to uploading the images and asking for help! The ash tree is in Dorset, UK, it's mature and is sat by/in a stream. No other fruiting bodies found on or near the tree... doesn't share the same characteristics as the typical Meripulous or Perenniporia…. can anyone shed any light? The client has asked for its I.D as he would like to know if he can eat it when it fruits next... ?? Hopefully the link tot he image will work. Cheers Tree Services Trowbridge

By way of introduction I have been a long time lurker on this site and I have to say there is lots of invaluable information on here with everyone trying their best to help each other out which is genuinely a rarity in this self obsessed world that we all sadly live in. I was hoping I could get some advice on a couple of beech trees that I think are beyond their healthy lifespan and need to come down asap. The tree (first on the left beside the gate) looks very healthy canopy wise but upon closer inspection I noticed the rotten area in the trunk about 15 feet off the ground. Is there anything that could be done to help the tree or is it a case of fell it or just let nature take its course? This tree has been dropping branches for the last two years. Every time a branch drops it flattens the fence which is just to the right of the picture and I'm fed up having to keep fixing the fence. The trunk is about 5 foot diameter and I think having stood in front of it two men couldn't even join hands round it it's a big old tree. Thankfully all the branches have fallen off one side of the tree so it has a lot of weight leaning on the side away from the fence so it should be easy felled. Saying that I think its beyond the reach of the trusty 266xp and 24" bar. Would I be able to fell this with the 266 and the "wee" 24 bar? I think I read somewhere you can cut 2x wider than your bar if you plunge cut into your felling notch? I'm wondering would the 266 be fit for a 32 bar? I know it might be asking a bit much of the old girl but I do have a soft spot for her. The saw is actually older than me I think. It has got the black serial number plate. Thanks for taking the time to read this post Rab

Could anyone help me identify this fungus found on a large pine in Dorset.

It's on a dead section of trunk wood, any help gratefully appreciated, thanks. Have a couple of suspicions but can't narrow it down!

A long time ago, while burning brash in a field that was to be planted with Christmas trees I remember my old boss telling us that there is some sort of fungus that can develop around the site of a fire and cause conifers to die, particularly young conifers. I seem to remember this being described when I was at college too. I can't remember the name of the fungus though. I've Googled various combinations of, "Fungus, Fire & Conifers" and haven't had much joy. Anyone able to put a name to what I'm describing? Many thanks.

Hi and hopefully someone can help advise me. I have looked at a large sycamore today with a number of cavities from previous wounds. The wood is growing really well to heal up the holes but water is getting in and most of the heartwood is rotten. I could push my metal probe through to the sapwood on the other side of the tree. There were around three cavities that had black rotten wood inside and the lowest was also oozing a brown sludge along with water that is collecting. I'm reading though my books but struggling to know whether this tree is likely to be safe. The main trunk is rotten inside but the growth as you can see around the cavities is really good. The canopy is nice and tight with very little dead wood and overall looks healthy. Any advice here would be much appreciated.

Hi and hopefully someone can help advise me. I have looked at a large sycamore today with a number of cavities from previous wounds. The wood is growing really well to heal up the holes but water is getting in and most of the heartwood is rotten. I could push my metal probe through to the sapwood on the other side of the tree. There were around three cavities that had black rotten wood inside and the lowest was also oozing a brown sludge along with water that is collecting. I'm reading though my books but struggling to know whether this tree is likely to be safe. The main trunk is rotten inside but the growth as you can see around the cavities is really good. The canopy is nice and tight with very little dead wood and overall looks healthy. Any advice here would be much appreciated.

https://goo.gl/photos/VaEcbjcUw8sSp8bQ9 The above link should enable you all to see some fungus(?) on some apple and crab apple trees. I suspect clearing some space around the trees would be a good first move. I am under the impression that following that it would be sensible to spray with some fungicide. Can anybody educate me further and confirm or otherwise my thinking? Assuming Fungicide is a good thing to do, any recommendations? Many thanks David

Hi People, I have noticed this fungus a few times (both in London and the midlands). By the time I get a sample and post it to AAIS it has already gone bad so they are unable to identify the sample. Does anyone here have a clue as to what it is? I have also noticed that some trees do fail a few months after, however this could be a coincidence. Thanks Reuben

In metro Atlanta, and I can't figure out what fungus/disease is making the bark peel off. Here are some photos: My tree got disease, yo - Imgur

Found this brown/grey velvety stuff which I think is Fomitiporia punctata on an Ash that is the largest feature in a domestic garden on the south coast that is opened annually to the public. The tree has been pollarded numerous times over the past decades so has a fat trunk and relatively small crown, I'm just curious if anyone knows how quickly Fomitiporia punctata can seriously undermine the stuctural integrity of the host, is it something that would be prolonged by something like re-pollarding or crown reduction to reduce the risk of limb failure or is it gonna cark it pronto? Any advice gratefully appreciated

How to confirm this tree has heart rot? No visible fungus conks on the outside of the tree. A lot of limbs have fallen recently that look like this photo.

Hello, I took this picture this morning, the Oak is on the side of a village green, the canopy spreads well over both lanes of the road which runs beside the green. it is in reach of a kids play ground and the main trunk is about 8 foot in diamiter. Also i should mention that the Oak is dieing back about 4-6 feet all over the canopy. What i was woundering is, has anyone got any pictures or tales of the damage this fungus can cause. I would like to be fully armed with all the knowlege before i talk to the owners. cheers.

Hi, Could anyone help me identify this fungus fruiting body? Found at the base of a common beech. Brackets are black/greyish on top & Browny/White/Orange underneath. Cheers