Silverleaf Fungus - Chondrostereum purpureum

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    Description

    This fungus forms leathery, lilac to deep purple patches with a white edge. After starting as just a crust on the wood, the fruiting structure develops undulating intergrowing brackets up to about 3 cm broad.

    Identification difficulty
    Habitat

    On dead deciduous wood, often appearing on the sawn ends of felled trunks. 

    When to see it

    All year round.

    Life History

    Causes Silverleaf disease on the foliage of the Plum and Cherry family.

    UK Status

    Infrequent but widespread in Britain.

    VC55 Status

    Occasional in Leicestershire and Rutland.

    • David Nicholls
      Ratby, Pear Tree Wood
      13 December 2018
    • David Nicholls
      Whittington Rough, Ratby
      17 December 2011
    • Kate Nightingale
      Swithland Woods
      14 October 2016
    • Steve Mathers
      Beacon Hill CP
      16 February 2017
    • Annie Smith
      Charnwood Lodge NNR
      25 January 2018

    Leicestershire & Rutland Map

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    UK Map

    • Annie Smith
      Charnwood Lodge
      13 October 2016
    • Steve Mathers
      Beacon Hill CP
      16 February 2017
    • Alan Semper
      Harby, canal
      29 November 2013
      On willow
    • Saharima Roenisch
      Abbey Park
      22 January 2017
    • Annie Smith
      Ashby Folville
      22 January 2018