Mushrooms on or around a tree
Mushrooms at the base of a tree trunk can be a sign of root rot or other fungi which kill trees. If you see mushroom growth on the trunk or base of a tree on council owned land, you can report it online.
Most of the time, the presence of mushrooms or other fungi on or around the base of a tree is nothing to be overly concerned about. However, as some fungi can cause significant decay and kill certain trees, it is important to identify the type of fungus present, before they disappear. Some of these mushrooms, toadstools and bracket fungi are only present for a few months a year, so can be difficult to spot them.
We are always grateful to receive reports to help us establish the colour of the fungi, mushrooms or toadstools, and where on the tree they are - please be as descriptive as possible when submitting your report.
Before reporting an issue, we recommend creating a My Council account. This means you can track any issues you log. If you already have an account, make sure you are logged in before submitting a report otherwise you won't be able to track it.
Report mushrooms on or around a tree on council land
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What happens next?
We are not able to inform you if or when work will be scheduled in. This is because priority order may change or be delayed where higher risk works are identified and reported.
We do not respond to customer reports. However, we will update the case file, which you will be able to track if you submitted your report when logged in to your My Council account.
Mushroom growth on trees on your property
If you notice mushrooms or fungi growing on the trees on your property, leave them there. Removing them might help spread the spores to neighbouring trees, or they may be poisonous.
We recommend you seek independent advice from a private consulting arboriculturist (tree surgeon). They can help assess the tree properly and identify the best course of action.