Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron rubrum

USDA Symbol:

PHRU

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

oct,nov,dec

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:

parasitic plant, grows on host trees

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require bird dispersal and contact with host tree bark for germination; cannot germinate in soil.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI