Fungus on tree in garden

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Medidox
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Just wondered if anyone here is a whizz at identifying fungi.  We've got two false acacia (Robinia Pseudoacacia) trees in our garden and I've just noticed while doing some batoning down before tonights storm that one of them has a lot of new growth of fast growing fugus on it. Link to picture below:
 
 
 
 
Anyone identify it, or more importantly give me some indications of the implications.  I'd hate to lose the trees.
robo
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Re: Fungus on tree in garden
It's been a long long time since my days in horticulture to identify them specifically but in general terms they are known as bracket fungi. I'm afraid there's not much you can do at this stage, removing the brackets won't have any effect on the existing infection and the chances are that it has already got into the heartwood of the tree. Robinias are also a bu**er for dropping their branches without warning so I wouldn't stand near them tonight!! 
 
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Re: Fungus on tree in garden
Look on the bright side and think of the excellent photo/video opportunities that you now have.smiley
 
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Medidox
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Re: Fungus on tree in garden
H and M Video wrote:
Look on the bright side and think of the excellent photo/video opportunities that you now have.smiley
 
Harry
 
The tree survived the storm anyway.  If the fungus is edible we might get the butter and garlic out!