Black Sclerotial Fungus

Cenococcum geophilum, Gloniaceae

Zones

2–10

Layer

Root

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)

Soil pH

4 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Iron WalnutJuglans sigillata

Nutrient Accumulation

Arbuscular MycorrhizaGlomus mosseae

Nutrient Accumulation

Dyeball FungusPisolithus arhizus

Nutrient Accumulation

Saffron Milk CapLactarius deliciosus

Nutrient Accumulation

Cedar MilkcapLactarius thyinos

Nutrient Accumulation

Cloud Ear MushroomAuricularia polytricha

Nutrient Accumulation

Wild ApricotDovyalis zeyheri

Nutrient Accumulation

Short-stalked Slippery JackSuillus brevipes

Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Western RhizopogonRhizopogon occidentalis

Both form ectomycorrhizal relationships, competing for root space on coniferous hosts

Clear Vesicular MycorrhizaGlomus claroideum

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungus competing with ectomycorrhizal species for root colonization sites

Bicolored DeceiverLaccaria bicolor

Both form ectomycorrhizal associations and compete for root colonization sites on host trees

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal AssociationDrought Tolerance EnhancementSoil BuildingNutrient Cycling

Common Questions

What zones does Black Sclerotial Fungus grow in?

Black Sclerotial Fungus grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Black Sclerotial Fungus?

Good companions for Black Sclerotial Fungus include Iron Walnut, Arbuscular Mycorrhiza, Dyeball Fungus, Saffron Milk Cap, Cedar Milkcap.

Design guilds with Black Sclerotial Fungus and see companion relationships visually.

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