Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron juniperinum

USDA Symbol:

PHJU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may

Wildlife Benefits

Caterpillars:

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

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Notes:

As a parasitic plant on juniper, fire response depends on host tree survival.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

parasitic on juniper species in arid regions

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require passage through bird digestive tract or direct contact with host bark; germination occurs on host branches.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI