I know birds spread mistletoe by excreting the seeds, but why do I see trees with no mistletoe next to trees that have been so thoroughly invaded by this parasitic plant that they almost look like ...

The plant is evergreen and keeps its leaves all year long. Oftentimes, homeowners do not realize that they have mistletoe in their trees until the winter when deciduous trees lose their leaves.

That’s why the Angeles and San Bernardino National Forests require permits to harvest mistletoe. Found on oaks and pines, the ...