Id help please... sorry, no photos.

[lynseyamy]

I am trying to ID a fungus that is growing on an apple tree in a small orchard. It is a bracket fungus, orangey beige in colour, approx 15 - 20 cm across. The underside of the fungus is dripping a (seemingly - I didnt touch it!) thick clear amber liquid which is turning the grass beneath it black.

Any ideas on what it might be would be appreciated!

Another question - would you expect this type of fungus to grow on a young tree (less than 30 years old)?

Thanks!!

Lynsey

[Lancashire Lad]

Hi Lynsey,

It could possibly be be Inonotus hispidus.

Check this thread out: -
Unidentified Fungus - update

Regards,
Mike.

[flaxton]

Lynsey
Inonotus hispidus grows on Malus (and Fraxinus) so I am sure that is what you have. It is Saprotrophic or weakly parasitic so it is not a death warrant for your apple.

Mal
Ps a photo would confirm it

[NickCantle]

Dripping makes me think more along the lines of Inonotus dryadeus?

[Chris Yeates]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Dripping makes me think more along the lines of Inonotus dryadeus?

or Northern chips!

C

[flaxton]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Dripping makes me think more along the lines of Inonotus dryadeus?

or hispidus


Mal

[NickCantle]

It wasn't a direct suggestion.

"The underside of the fungus is dripping a (seemingly - I didnt touch it!) thick clear amber liquid"

I thought that may be significant in which Inonotus this could be