We have had a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast in the past six weeks. My
ancient live oaks have white bracket fungi on their bark. In addition
I see a flat spreading white fungus on the bark and a spider webby
looking material on the bark. Are these serious problems? What are
the therapies?
Thanks for any help.

I would have to see the tree.

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.

"Donna Jablecki " wrote in message
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We have had a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast in the past six weeks. My
ancient live oaks have white bracket fungi on their bark. In addition
I see a flat spreading white fungus on the bark and a spider webby
looking material on the bark. Are these serious problems? What are
the therapies?
Thanks for any help.

In fact without see the patient I can just suggest you look out for the
following:

Many tree problems are associated with the following: They are Case
Sensitive.

Troubles in the Rhizosphere
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

Unhealthy Trees from the Nursery / Improper Planting
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/sub1.html
and
Look up "Tree Planting" http://www.treedictionary.com

Improper Mulching - http://home.ccil.org/~treeman/sub3.html
and
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/ Look up "Mulch"

Improper Pruning
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/tree_pruning

Improper Fertilization (See A Touch of Chemistry)
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

Tree Farming and Related Problems
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/SOUND/

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.

"Donna Jablecki " wrote in message
ups.com...
We have had a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast in the past six weeks. My
ancient live oaks have white bracket fungi on their bark. In addition
I see a flat spreading white fungus on the bark and a spider webby
looking material on the bark. Are these serious problems? What are
the therapies?
Thanks for any help.

Donna

It sounds like you have some dieback which may be the result of an injury of
some type. A trunk wound from something like a flush cut. If the dieback
is at the base of the trunk it could be woody root injury. I would rally
have to see the tree.

Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.


"Donna Jablecki " wrote in message
ups.com...
We have had a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast in the past six weeks. My
ancient live oaks have white bracket fungi on their bark. In addition
I see a flat spreading white fungus on the bark and a spider webby
looking material on the bark. Are these serious problems? What are
the therapies?
Thanks for any help.

On Jul 22, 6:53 pm, "Donna Jablecki "
wrote:
We have had a lot of rain on the Gulf Coast in the past six weeks. My
ancient live oaks have white bracket fungi on their bark. In addition
I see a flat spreading white fungus on the bark and a spider webby
looking material on the bark. Are these serious problems? What are
the therapies?
Thanks for any help.

I have the same thing. Have you discovered the cause? My infestation
sprang up overnight and I have seen it on numerous trees in the area.