Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron californicum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, mar, nov, dec

Bloom Colors:

Yellow, Green

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, nutrient-poor desert soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to very dry

Notes:

parasitic on desert trees like mesquite