fruiting bodies

[hickory64]

Can this tree be saved? I was shown a California incense cedar about 50 inches in diameter and 200' tall. The tree had some work done by someone else about a year ago (no spikes were used) and I saw a large mushroom growing about 30 feet up today. Just wondering if it can be removed and the tree be saved. I have some pictures but Im not sure how to post them. I appreciate any help, THANKS

 

[neil_004]

Either put the pictures on a site like photobucket and use the IMG code to post the image inline or use the "manage attachments" link in Additional options under reply to thread.

 

[woodchux]

Just above the box that you type your post in is a little paperclip icon. That will upload your pic.
It's good to resize the pics first.

 

[hickory64]

fungi pic

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd347/hickory64/betterfordpics010-1.jpgnot sure if this worked, the ol' brain runs on 40:1 not mega bites

 

[treeseer]

removing the conk will not stop decay. needs to be assessed by tapping the trunk and listening for hollow, and/or drilling.

Nothing to panic about--gather more info.