One of the uglier mushrooms to find on trees, Chaga fungus (Inonotus obliquus), looks like a dark, crusty, rough bump jutting out from the side of the tree trunk. It tends to grow on birch, ash ...

The fungus produces conks that form at the root collar on the roots of living or dead trees and on stumps or slashes. 5. of 32. ... The fungus takes advantage of wounded trees.

After a tree has been cut down in a garden, you will often see fungi growing on the stump. Should you be concerned about this? Jerry advises that yes – this can be a problem.

Storms, pests, diseases, and overcrowding can all signal it's time to cut down a tree. Look for these signs and more to know ...

Some cherry and plum trees in the central Ohio area are turning black from a fungal disease. Here's what you need to know.

Watch the stump for the appearance of conks because if Ganoderma was the cause of death, conks will eventually be produced. This fungus is spread by spores produced by the conk.