| Tinder
or hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius) |
| Fruiting
bodies: January – December |
| Area
of infection: trunk / crest |
| Wood
decomposition: white rot |
| Comment:
Fruiting bodies can be as wide as 50 cm. Dried nice as decoration. |
| Effect:
Aggressive wound parasite / weak parasite – enters through injuries to the
tree. |
| Recommendation:
Tree should be evaluated. |