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White Cheese Polypore

Tyromyces chioneus, Incrustoporiaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Shade (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (fruiting)Moderate (established)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Punting Pole BambooBambusa tuldoides
Nutrient Accumulation
Whitetinge SedgeCarex albicans
Nurse PlantNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Nemec's Cauliflower FungusSparassis nemecii

Wood-decomposing fungi may compete for similar dead wood substrates and resources

Variable PolyporePolyporus varius

Different polypore fungi may compete for the same dead wood substrate and decomposition resources

Uses

Functions

DecompositionWood BreakdownNutrient CyclingSoil Building

Edible Parts

Young Fruiting Body

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryImmune Support

Common Questions

What zones does White Cheese Polypore grow in?

White Cheese Polypore grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for White Cheese Polypore?

Good companions for White Cheese Polypore include Punting Pole Bamboo, Whitetinge Sedge.

Design guilds with White Cheese Polypore and see companion relationships visually.

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