Phoradendron Species, Christmas Mistletoe, Hairy Mistletoe

Phoradendronleucarpum subsp. tomentosum

Genus
Phoradendron (for-uh-DEN-dron)
Synonym
Phoradendron engelmannii
Phoradendron goldmanii
Phoradendron greggii
Phoradendron flavum
Phoradendron serotinum subsp. tomentosum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sedona, Arizona

Sacramento, California

Princess Anne, Maryland

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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negative
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Princess Anne, MD | December 2018 | neutral

Mistletoe also grows in Maryland on the Delmarva Peninsula. Pocomoke area is loaded with it.

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Sacramento, CA | December 2018 | negative

This plant grows as a parasite on many trees in Sacramento. If not cut out of the host tree, it will kill the tree in time. The Natural W...Read More

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Sedona, AZ (Zone 9b) | December 2018 | neutral

Here in Sedona, Arizona, mistletoe grows wild in the chaparral, in the branches of the scrub oak.

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