Aleurodiscus oakesii |
(smooth patch disease) |
| Type | Height | Width | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| cup fungus | <⅛" | to ⅕" | year round |
Habitat and Hosts:Found on the outer bark of hardwoods, especially oaks, elms, and hop hornbeam, where it creates smooth patches in the bark. While this fungus is a parasite, it sticks to the outer bark of the trees it infests, and does not seriously threaten the health of the tree. |