Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron bolleanum

USDA Symbol:

PHBO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan,oct,nov,dec

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, well-drained rocky soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic plant, relies on host trees

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require bird dispersal and germinate on host tree bark; cannot germinate in soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI