Incense Cedar Mistletoe

Phoradendron libocedri

Incense Cedar Mistletoe

Ewen Roberts from San Diego, CA, United States

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Santalaceae
Genus:
Phoradendron
Species:
Phoradendron libocedri

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
6 in - 1 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun, jul, aug, sep
Bloom Colors:
Yellow, Green

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
grows on host trees, not in soil
Notes:
Epiphytic; relies on host tree for nutrients