Months observed
Black spot
Eutypa sp.
An informal survey of the plant and animal life living in or visiting the grounds of Pointfield, Kelso since 2015
Fungi
Tiny (1 mm) encrusting black irregular bumps forming aggregates elongate parallel to the grain of the wood. May be E. maura, which has been recorded locally, but needs microscopic confirmation.
Encrusting old oak log at the back of the pond rockery.