Three Decays of Cypress in Taiwan

SUMMARY

Three main decay defects in Taiwan cypress trees are described. A large white pocket rot, caused by Echinodontium taxodii, in red cypress was most common and caused extensive decay in areas being logged. A less extensive small white pocket rot occurred around the hollow butts of red cypress. No basidiocarps were found and cultures from the rot could not be identified. A brown rot, mainly of yellow cypress, yielded cultures of Veluticeps berkeleyi.