Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Arceuthobium

Species:

Arceuthobium microcarpum

USDA Symbol:

ARMI8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

8 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

apr,may,jun

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

As an obligate parasite of conifers, populations are reduced when host trees are killed by fire.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, rocky, well-drained soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on conifer hosts; soil characteristics less critical

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds are explosively discharged and require contact with suitable host bark; germination occurs on host branches, not in soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI