Umbrella Polypore: season, habitat and weather
Polyporus umbellatus ·
⚠ Near threatened 🌿 Rare – please leave itThis mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. The main season for Umbrella Polypore is July to September.
When is the season for Umbrella Polypore?
The main season covers July to September. Occasional finds are possible from June to October. When it starts in a given year depends on the weather: after rain and with mild temperatures, mushrooms can appear earlier.
Growth weight per month (higher = better conditions)
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Where does Umbrella Polypore grow?
- Preferred trees: Oak, Beech.
- Soil pH: best between 5.5 and 8.5 (possible from 5.0 to 9.0).
- Elevation: most common between 0 and 1,000 m above sea level (possible from 0 to 1,500 m).
- Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
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🛡 This species is rare and on the Red List. Picking is not forbidden – but please leave it and take photos. If you want to eat it, cultivated forms are sold in shops.
In what weather does Umbrella Polypore grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–30 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Waldschatzfinder calculates the growth probability for your spot every day from this – with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast, with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. It is a guide, not a promise.
Frequently asked questions about Umbrella Polypore
When does Umbrella Polypore grow?
The main season of Umbrella Polypore is July to September; occasional finds are possible from June to October.
Where do I find Umbrella Polypore?
This mushroom lives on wood and grows on trunks, stumps and roots of trees. Preferred trees: Oak, Beech. Forest nearby is a prerequisite.
In what weather does Umbrella Polypore grow?
Growth is best at air temperatures from 10 to 26 °C, a humidity of 60–95 % and about 5–30 mm of rain in the last seven days.
Is there a forecast for Umbrella Polypore?
Yes. Waldschatzfinder calculates the daily growth probability of Umbrella Polypore for your spot – free, with the weather of the last three months and the 10-day forecast; with an account also with soil, elevation, forest and tree species. The mushroom alert tells you as soon as the chances rise at your favourite place.