| Latin Name: | Phoradendron serotinum |
| Common Name: | False mistletoe |
| Family: | Viscaceae |
| Synonyms: | P. flavescens. (Pursh.)Nutt. |
| Known Hazards: | There are recorded cases of the berries poisoning people[213]. Contact with the plant can cause dematitis in some people[222]. |
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Author: (Raf.)M.Johnst.
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| Habit: A Slow Growing Evergreen Shrub |
| Habitat: A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp[235]. |
| Height: 1.0 Width: 1.0 |
Cultivation Details:
A parasitic plant, growing on the branches of several deciduous species of trees. It has a wide range of hosts, though it is usually only found on one species in any given area[200]. The host tree must be at least 20 years old[200].
This species is seldom cultivated since it can severely weaken its host[200].
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Propagation Notes:
Seed - squash berriesonto branches of host trees in November and December[11]. This is best done on the lower side of the branch[1].
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