Inonotus cuticularis

Inonotus canker

The fruiting bodies are bracket-like, without stem, they are annual, growing singly or in clusters. The surface of the fruiting body is yellowish brown, pubescent, later smooth and black, with no zones. The edge is pale and sharp. The lower side of the bracket is tubular, pale brown to grey. The fungus causes intense white rot of heartwood of broadleaved trees; however, it lives predominantly as a saprophyte on already dead trees. It penetrates into the trunk through wounds. The fungus is widespread all over Europe, less common in northern parts.

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Presence of yellow-brown cantilevery fruiting bodies on the trunk.

Tree Species: Beech, Oak, Ash, Maple, Alder, Horse Chestnut, Poplar

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Fungi

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Pest group: Fungi