Origin: North America

First finding in Slovenia: not yet found in Slovenia

Pathways: transported with seeds, saplings, wood and bark. Spores are secondary spreading with wind and insects. 

Possible to identify: year-round

Habitat: Infects Pine species as well as other coniferous trees. This fungus is most common at locations with a high humidity and higher average temperature. 

Status in Slovenia: Most at risk are Pine trees in southwestern Slovenia as well as trees in the surroundings of tree-nurseries. 

Similar species: Diplodia pinea, Gremmeniella abietina, Cenangium ferruginosum, Atropellis spp., Tomicus spp..

Source:  Terenski priročnik za prepoznavanje tujerodnih vrst v gozdovih (Fieldguide for the identification of alien species in forests)

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