Description:

This fungus suddenly appears near an infected tree in late summer or early fall, on the ground, as a rubbery, colorful, flat and somewhat shiny growth, known as the basidiocarp. From it thousands of tiny fungal spores are released. Beneath this basidiocarp is a maze of tiny subterranean, rootlike fungal strands that are attaching to and killing roots of the host tree, which is a slow process. Depending on the size and species of the tree being attacked, death may take 5 to 7 years or longer.

Symptoms:

Development of rubbery, colorful, flat and somewhat shiny fungal growths on the ground near or at the base of the tree trunk.

Control:

There is no effective cure or control for this fungus.