Fir Mistletoe
Phoradendron pauciflorum
Fred Baker, Utah State University, Bugwood.org
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Santalaceae
- Genus:
- Phoradendron
- Species:
- Phoradendron pauciflorum
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Subshrub
- Height:
- 2-3 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow, Green
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- nutrient-poor, well-drained sandy soil
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- typically found on host trees in arid regions