Huge fungus ID ???

[leon-b]

Hi guys, i came across this the other day, it was at the base of a poplar tree and was huge (about 75cm across maybe more !!)
Any idea what it is ?

Cheers, Leon

 

[yugudva]

Hi guys, i came across this the other day, it was at the base of a poplar tree and was huge (about 75cm across maybe more !!)
Any idea what it is ?

Cheers, Leon

maybe some sort of trametes -suaveolens...

 

[leon-b]

Ok mate thanks
Any one else got some suggestions ?
leon

 

[copper_head]

any more info on that leon, does it bruise, texture, smell?

 

[leon-b]

Erm sorry cant give any of them mate will be able to at the weekend though
leon

 

[xylaria]

I have no idea

 

[rich59]

Well, yours may be distorted and disguised by the green growth but there are perhaps some similarities to the poplar bracket:- Oxyporus populinus.

 

[combatblade1]

Well, yours may be distorted and disguised by the green growth but there are perhaps some similarities to the poplar bracket:- Oxyporus populinus.

I dont think its Oxyporus populinus it usually grows on maple, i believe it could be Heterobasidion annosum / Annosus Root and Butt Rot. What shape was the tree in this fungus attacks the roots at the base and can cause gaping holes.

 

[leon-b]

Thanks guys, this seems like a hard one then.
I only had a quick look at it because i had work to do but i'll bike up there today and get some more info for you lot
leon