White growth on trunk and under moss?

[Alittleoldman]

Hey all,
Recently noticed some white growth at the base of the trunk and underneath the moss. The soil has been damp due to heavy rains here. Trying to let it dry out. Anyone have any idea what this is?

 

[Paradox]

Hey all,
Recently noticed some white growth at the base of the trunk and underneath the moss. The soil has been damp due to heavy rains here. Trying to let it dry out. Anyone have any idea what this is?

Is this a pine tree by chance?

 

[Mike Westervelt]

Looks like mycorrhiza, its our friend in pine cultivation

 

[Alittleoldman]

Yes, it’s a Japanese Black Pine.

Thanks Mike. That’s good to know!

 

[Paradox]

Yes, it’s a Japanese Black Pine.

Thanks Mike. That’s good to know!

Yup totally harmless and a good thing to have

 

[TacomaBonsai95]

Hey all,
Recently noticed some white growth at the base of the trunk and underneath the moss. The soil has been damp due to heavy rains here. Trying to let it dry out. Anyone have any idea what this is?

Look at the mycorrhiza on my ponderosa pine roots!