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.

be our species champion

  • 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