Unidentified Fungus?

[heatherannej]

This strange feature is growing on my apple tree. It is getting bigger every day. Today, it is about 2.5" long and 1" wide. I touched it and 'bruised' it, as can be seen on the top of it :-(

It has two droplets of something, forming from the bottom of it. Any help much appreciated - as always. Heather

[diggleken]

Looks like a slime mould Heather - they do change colour and form a skin, easily ripped/broken.
As always, wait for the experts though!
Cheers
Ken

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by diggleken

Looks like a slime mould Heather....

As an alternative Ken, - I'm thinking it might be a very young Laetiporus sulphureus - Chicken Of The Woods.
I understand that L.sulphureus exudes yellowish juice, which might (if I'm right) explain the droplets.

Regards,
Mike.

[heatherannej]

Hello there
I'll let it keep growing then :-) ...... and come back to WAB later. Many thanks Heather

[Beamish]

Hi,

a young Inonotus hispidus would be an option for me. They are very soft when young.

Regards,

Martin

Edit: look at this one: http://www.baumportal.de/Pilze_Galer...lerporling.htm

[mollisia]

Hello,

yes, Inonotus hispidus in very early stage would also be my option.

best regards,
Andreas

[heatherannej]

Thank you all ..... every day I check it and it has grown some more. I'll give it a little while longer and post another pic for you :-) Heather