A TREE in Fair Mile, Henley, which is the site of a gravestone for a marmoset monkey has been felled due to safety concerns.

is one of the most common polyporous bracket fungi and, as the name suggests, grows almost exclusively on Birch trees. The brackets burst out from the bark of the tree, and these fruiting bodies ...

The fungus, which lives inside the leaves, not only increases the production of defensive substances in the trees, but also produces an alkaloid itself that protects the trees from feeding damage.

Filaments of fungi intertwine with the tips of tree roots to form underground networks that seem to benefit both organisms: the filaments, called hyphae, break down minerals in the soil that trees ...

Different fungi grow on trees, including cap fungus ... The photo above shows a stunning form of shelf or bracket mushroom called turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) because of its resemblance ...

After a tree has been cut down in a garden, you will often see fungi growing on the stump. Should you be concerned about this? Jerry advises that yes – this can be a problem. While the top of ...

If you notice these unusual growths, it’s advisable to consult a tree surgeon to assess the situation. Early detection is crucial, as bracket fungi can weaken branches, leading to breakages or ...

When trees and soil fungi form close associations with each other, both partners benefit. Many tree species have further enhanced this cooperation by forming a concurrent symbiosis with two ...

The idea sprouted in the late 1990s from studies showing that sugars and nutrients can flow underground between trees. In a few forests, researchers have traced fungi from the roots of one tree to ...

The oak is parasite paradise, opportunist opening; lichens, liver- wort, moss, algae and fungi all have their hold on the tree. A whip of wind brings down a rotten bough, soon to be the abode of the ...