White fungus on Aspen trunk base - Ask Extension
We have a large, mature aspen that has developed a white fungus? at the base of the trunk. Other than that, the tree seems healthy. Is this somethin...
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White fungus on Aspen trunk base #581935
Asked July 20, 2019, 4:55 PM EDT
We have a large, mature aspen that has developed a white fungus? at the base of the trunk. Other than that, the tree seems healthy. Is this something we should be concerned about? Photo attached
Washington County Minnesota
Expert Response
The photo you sent could be symptoms of White Trunk Rot. This is a fungus that can negatively effect the Aspen. Below is a link with some information regarding it. I would recommend you contact a local tree care company and have an arborist come and evaluate the tree.
https://www.nrs.fs.fed.us/fmg/nfmg/aspen/hlth/specificprob/p6_stem.html
