Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Arceuthobium

Species:

Arceuthobium tsugense

USDA Symbol:

ARTS

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

8 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

yellow, orange

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, acidic, well-drained soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, relies on host trees

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds are explosively discharged and stick to host bark; germination occurs directly on host tree branches with specialized haustorium penetrating host tissue.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI