Like parasites such as fleas, ticks and most fungi, mistletoe takes nutrients from trees and gives back nothing in return. Once a mistletoe seed lands on a branch, it sends a root-like projection ...

For many people, mistletoe is a pest, while for others, it is a symbol of Christmas cheer. The origin of mistletoe as a Yuletide symbol came from the Norse and the Druids. Both had traditions that ...

Recently, I have been asked about mistletoe growing in trees and whether or not it is harmful. Perhaps people notice mistletoe more often during winter. This may be because clumps of green mistletoe ...

Q. Ball moss and mistletoe don’t look the same, but their presence on trees is similar. Are they related in any way, and do ...

Question: There is a lot of mistletoe growing on the trees in my Sebastopol neighborhood. Is it killing them? What can we do about it? Answer: Yes, mistletoe is a parasitic plant that can damage its ...

During winter holidays, mistletoe hangs from lintels, swings from ceiling lights and fans, looming in place of prominence so its pearly berries, offset against vivid greenery, often topped by a ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — It may be cute for the holidays, but mistletoe can be harmful to your trees. Lukas Suzano with Davey Tree tells us why you don't want to see mistletoe in our yard and how to ...

A seemingly harmless holiday tradition is actually quite damaging to some trees in the Lone Star State, warns the Texas A&M Forest Service. The state agency is cautioning against mistletoe, a plant ...

If you want to brighten up a doorway with a little Christmas cheer, you can’t go wrong with a sprig of mistletoe. With more than 1,000 species around the world, mistletoe is generally easy to find and ...

Mistletoe is more than a festive decoration that helps with holiday matchmaking; it has a rich history and distinctive growing habits. Known for its evergreen leaves and white berries, this stunning ...

When I was growing up on Johns Island, South Carolina, near Charleston, it was about this time of year when we would grab our shotgun and go hunting — for mistletoe. Mistletoe, an evergreen, grows ...