Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Santalaceae

Genus:

Phoradendron

Species:

Phoradendron villosum

USDA Symbol:

PHVI9

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

feb,mar,apr

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

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

Propagation & Germination

Notes:

Seeds require bird dispersal and contact with suitable host bark; germination is dependent on host tree species and conditions.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI