Mistletoe is a traditional holiday plant, but is it really toxic? Learn about mistletoe poisoning, including symptoms and what to do if you're exposed.

The best trees for mistletoe to grow on are often hawthorn, willow, and many apple varieties. The seeds are also spread by cedar waxwings in the US and the mistletoe thrush in Europe.

The mistletoe species linked with the Christmas season is Phoradendron serotium, found in the East from New Jersey to Florida and into the Midwest.

Oftentimes, homeowners do not realize that they have mistletoe in their trees until the winter when deciduous trees lose their leaves. It is then that the mistletoe clumps are easily recognized.

Oftentimes, homeowners do not realize that they have mistletoe in their trees until the winter when deciduous trees lose their leaves. It is then that the mistletoe clumps are easily recognized.

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 ...

In ancient Rome, celebrating the winter solstice included adorning buildings and temples with evergreen plants, including evergreen trees, holly, mistletoe and ivy, Landau said.

Mistletoe is most easily spotted in winter when many of the host trees lose their leaves to reveal clusters of the evergreen mistletoe. The spherical shape can be as large as several feet across.

Mistletoe’s reputation as a plant of mystery predates its holiday charm. Ancient Druids in Europe held mistletoe in high regard, particularly when it grew on oak trees, which were considered ...

Arborist Joseph Wright includes mistletoe removal in his Tuscaloosa company's services. The invasive plant can strangle and outright kill trees.

How do mistletoe plants attain lofty perches in trees? Birds. The odd plant flowers in late fall and into winter, and hardly anyone notices the small spikes of tiny green flowers. But by this time ...

Oftentimes, homeowners do not realize that they have mistletoe in their trees until the winter when deciduous trees lose their leaves. It is then that the mistletoe clumps are easily recognized.