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paivismom TX (
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Sat, May 12, 12 at 16:02
| Hello! I have this fungus growing along the base of my tree. Not sure what type of tree it is. It even seems to be growing along any exposed roots in the grass around the tree. I am concerned about losing this tree as it provides much shade in my front yard so would like to know how to get rid of it! Any help is greatly appreciated and thanks in advance. Here are some pics of the fungus. |
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| It's a shelf fungus. I am not up on fungii, but looks like a ganoderma of some sort. I may be mistaken, but when these appear, it indicates rotting wood. The fungus is not so much the cause of it, but the result of it. If that is the case, trying to destroy the fungus won't help save the tree. It's already in trouble and the fungus is there to take advantage of the situation. |
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| agreed.. we need to see the tree.. the trunk .. and some leaves... to start with an ID ... and then a pic of where it is located in regards to the house.. these shrooms are NOT the issue ... why there is dead wood for the shrooms to 'use' is the question ... ken ps: i am going to bet that look like maple bark ... |
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| I disagree, while the tree may be stressed, this fungus is Ganoderma lucidum. It is a pathogen that causes butt and root rot of hardwoods. Nothing will save the tree, but it may become a hazard (or may be already) as roots rot away. Call and ISA certified arborist to come inspect it. |
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| That's what I'm confused about with this particular species. Are you saying it can cause rots, and is not opportunistic like many other fungii? If this is the case, by the time the fruiting body presents itself, does that mean it's past redemption? |
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| i dont get what salicaceae is disagreeing about??? .. needing more pix???? ken |
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| Sal is saying that Ganoderma is in a somewhat different category than being merely opportunistic-that it is capable of directly attacking trees regardless of their background health status. And this is the case, although this fungus still makes its most happy home in the already declining. Bottom line though for the OP-there is nothing to be done that will "cure" this condition. Fungicides, etc. simply don't work that way, and are ineffective in such matters. Depending on the all-important factor of what, if any, target exists where that tree could drop parts, would determine what, if any, course of action needs to be taken. BTW, a great deal of evidence exists showing health benefits for those who consume these fungi. So much so that, safety issues aside, it could be viewed as a distinct advantage to have a fruiting source in your own back yard. +oM |
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| Just going by my books, it looks something like a Heterobasidion annosum, a confier-base polypore. Not a chicken- or hen-of-the-woods, certainly, which are choice edibles. If that is it, it's a problem--it infects neighboring trees. |
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| I still think it's a Ganoderma lucidum. The appearance is right on, as is the host, which surely does appear to be a silver maple. But you are correct about annosum. It can spread around quite readily. +oM |
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| Well I certainly appreciate all of you responding! I hate to hear that this tree is a goner though. Here are some pics per your requests in case it makes any difference. If indeed this can infect surrounding trees, I have a 4 year old southern red oak closer to the street that we certainly need now if this tree is not going to make it. How can I make sure that little guy is safe? Again, your responses are so appreciated and I cannot thank you enough for your help with this matter. 
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| Yeap Silver Maple, and there is nothing to be done for your tree except for removal ASAP. THE SOONER THE BETTER. LIKE LAST WEEK. Silver Maples will be very prone to failing onto your house once is decline, which your tree is in decline. Plant something else as a replacement. Would be wise if it was something not susceptible to this fungus. Arktrees |
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| Definitely Ganoderma, and I agree with everyone who said that the tree should be removed. |
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| Oh that most certainly is a maple. I'm not sure if it's red maple or not or perhaps a hybrid maple. I usually check the samaras (little helicopter wings) and some should be on the tree or under it right now. They are the most definitive as to pegging which maple. It is too close to your house to be not taken seriously. How healthy is it at this point? Do you have an arborist you can consult? Not a 'tree cutter' but an arborist? They can guide you about when to take action. |
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| It's a silver, with those deep leaf incisions. It could have some rubrum genes in it, only because those two freely hybridize. But for purposes of this discussion, it's a silver and it's darn near dead and it should be cut down. Decent firewood, BTW. Not hickory-good by any means, but decent. +oM |
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| It struck me as silver to begin with, but not nearly as deeply lobed as I am used to seeing. I have a red and a silver out in the woodlot and something somewhere in between I assumed was a hybrid between the two, and this looks very like the leaves on it, and I use it when I am sugaring. But, I imagine you are right. A silver maple belongs nowhere near a structure. |
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| Yikes, it is certainly one of the Ganoderma, which are considered a deadly sign on many hardwood species. You aren't 'going to lose this tree'....it is already lost, a goner. |
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| Well, I am so thankful for all of your input. We started taking the tree down today but I am still curious as to if I should be doing something to protect my young southern red oak that shares that same yard. Will it spread? And do you have any suggestions as to what I should plant in place of the deceased? Thanks again for all of your help! |
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| Paiv, I'd not be fretting over that. The fungus is out there in its environment anyway. Most trees most of the time will not succumb to this fungus. I would not though, plant another silver maple nearby! +oM |
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