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Bay Bolete

Xerocomus badius, Boletaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Root
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4.5 – 6.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Blue TruffleRhizopogon subcaerulescens
Nutrient Accumulation
Saffron Milk CapLactarius deliciosus
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Necker's Dog LichenPeltigera neckeri
Nitrogen FixationNutrient Accumulation
Crab BrittlegillRussula xerampelina
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Short-stalked Slippery JackSuillus brevipes

Both are ectomycorrhizal boletes that compete for coniferous host associations

Uses

Functions

Mycorrhizal PartnershipsNutrient CyclingSoil BuildingForest Ecosystem Support

Edible Parts

Fruiting Bodies

Common Questions

What zones does Bay Bolete grow in?

Bay Bolete grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bay Bolete?

Good companions for Bay Bolete include Blue Truffle, Saffron Milk Cap, Necker's Dog Lichen, Crab Brittlegill.

Design guilds with Bay Bolete and see companion relationships visually.

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