Are mushrooms at the base of an Oak a sign that it is rotting inside
Related Discussions
GNATS - How to get rid of them?
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th... See more
Marigolds growing! Should I pinch the buds?
My marigold plants are growing. I heard that pinching the buds until Autumn will allow them to grow without killing the plant. Is this true?
Growing garlic
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
How to keep mice out of your garden?
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ... See more
What's the best flower/plant to grow in Texas?
I know that opinions vary, but what's your opinion?!I have great luck w Rosemary plants. Green all year long.
Can someone tell me what kind of animal this was in my yard?
I thought maybe a rabbit was burrowing in my yard, but it's almost dead center of my lawn (not a very smart rabbit). The hole is not very deep, and I replanted it onc... See more
Is Creeping Charlie in your lawn a good thing or a bad thing?
Is there a sure-fire way to get rid of Creeping Charley?
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/wild-mushrooms-grow-around-oak-trees-58405.html
These mushrooms are delicious., In Italy they are called "Senorina"...Clean them
& fry them in Olive Oil and Garlic.. Taste like chicken,
And, No, from my experience over 17 yrs. my oak trees are fine. Hope this helps.
M.White, Martha's Vineyard MA
P,S...if you're uneasy about eating mushrooms out of your yard, rather than
the supermarket, maybe you should get some local farmers' advice,
No.but don't eat them
This mushroom is a fungal fruiting body of a root rot pathogen called Armillaria. Oak trees are particularly susceptible to root rot pathogens. The presence of this mushroom is an indication that the disease has progressed into a systemic disease inside the tree.
Do not ignore this disease if you value the tree. Armillaria can be deadly to oaks and other species of trees. Contact an ISA Certified Arborist who is a specialist in tree health care and is a certified pesticide applicator in your state. There are treatments for this disease but they must be applied by a professional.
Don't hire anyone who claims that they need to spray the canopy of the tree as a treatment. That is dangerous and not an appropriate application method. Basal stem injections or soil drench methods using fungicides labeled for Armillaria are most effective.
mushrooms usually grow on dead wood.
These are Hen of the Woods and a delicacy. They need to be picked before they turn orangish which means they are too overgrown and become inedible. Delicious sautéed in olive oil and garlic.
we have not had one under our oak for 3-4 yrs. very expensive in restaurantS.
In situations like this, I think it's always best to get a professional...and arborist or tree doctor....WITH references. Not your average landscaper. We have other mushrooms growing near the roots of other tree varieties. They's just popped up late this summer. Time to do the same.