Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron villosum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jan, feb, dec

Bloom Colors:

Pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: California, Oregon

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained host trees

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

Parasitic on host trees, not soil-dependent