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Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus)
Fruiting bodies:
April / August

Area of infection:
trunk

Wood decomposition:
white rot

Comment:
Wound parasite. It is not uncommon for the diameter of the fruiting bodies to be 40 cm.
Effect: Enters through wounds in the trunk and decomposes the heartwood.
Recommendation: Tree should be evaluated.