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.
Development of rubbery, colorful, flat and somewhat shiny fungal growths on the ground near or at the base of the tree trunk.
There is no effective cure or control for this fungus.