Apache Dwarf Mistletoe

Arceuthobium apachecum

Apache Dwarf Mistletoe

Sue Carnahan (iNaturalist user @suecar)

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Santalaceae
Genus:
Arceuthobium
Species:
Arceuthobium apachecum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
Less than 6 in
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: Arizona, New Mexico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
pH:
5.0 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
commonly found on host trees in pine forests