Fir Mistletoe

Phoradendron pauciflorum

Native to:
Mexico, United States
Fir Mistletoe

Fred Baker, Utah State University, Bugwood.org

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Santalaceae
Genus:
Phoradendron
Species:
Phoradendron pauciflorum
USDA Symbol:
PHPA17

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

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Great Purple Hairstreak (Atlides halesus)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds
Deer Resistant:
Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:
Hemiparasitic mistletoe; seeds require bird dispersal and must germinate on host tree bark. Does not grow in soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI