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Peniophora incarnata

Rosy crust

Description

Rosy crust has an effuse fruiting body covering several decimeters. The surface is smooth to bumpy, pale to bright orange, possibly salmon-pink. The fungus is common on branches and trunks of various broadleaved trees, mainly alders. Species of this genus are saprophytes and do not influence the trees condition significantly. Related to this fungus is Phlebiopsis gigantea which is used as a biological protection of conifers against  infection of fresh stumps caused by Heterobasidion annosum.

Symptom

The fruiting body is thin and resupinate at the area up to several decimetres. The surface is smooth to rough, pale to bright orange, possibly salmon pink.

Tree Species: Elm, Beech, Oak, Chestnut, Alder, Poplar, Willow

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Fungi

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes