Billiam Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 I found this mushroom growing on a Arizona Black Walnut tree, the elevation is about 6000ft the Temperature ranges from -20 F in the winter to 110 F in the summer. This is a private walnut orchard!!! It’s the only tree right now that has this. I don’t want to destroy on the chance it’s beneficial for the tree which I suspect it is, so no spore print for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mushroom Whisperer Posted August 1, 2020 Report Share Posted August 1, 2020 Looks quite similar to Echinodontium tinctorium. In the long run, all tree fungi prove harmful to the host. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted August 2, 2020 Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Any mushroom growing on a living tree is a sign that the inside of the tree is infested with a substantial amount of fungal mycelium. The branch with the mushroom is doomed to eventually rot inside and fall down. The mycelium is likely to have spread to the main trunk as well. I trust that you do not live in the trailer house beside the tree. It may take several years for the rot to proceed far enough to be dangerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billiam Posted August 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2020 Very cool, thank you for the info I will be researching immensely. The trailer is abandoned, and soon to be removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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