| Giant
Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) |
| Fruiting
bodies: June – October |
| Area
of infection: trunk base |
| Wood
decomposition: white rot |
| Comment:
At first it is very hard to recognize. |
| Effect:
Weak parasite – Enters into the trunk through dead roots – damages the roots,
rootstock, and trunk base |
| Recommendation:
Tree should be evaluated. More photos. |
