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 ...

"Mistletoe grows into the wood of the tree, drawing water and minerals out," he said. "Mistletoe is a plant, so it makes its own nutrients from photosynthesis, but it is the tree's water that it pulls ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — It's a Christmas tradition that goes back hundreds of years. When a couple passes under a mistletoe, they share a kiss. But the plant is anything but romantic in the wild. Mistletoe ...

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 ...

Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky. Phoradendron, the scientific name for this parasitic plant, means tree thief. You commonly can find ...

Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky. Phoradendron, the scientific name for Kentucky’s most common variety of this parasitic plant, means ...

We all know that little green sprig that hangs above doorways during the holiday season, inviting amorous encounters, premature propositions, and, occasionally, an excuse to run the hell out of the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tree canopies thin out at this time of year and so it is easy to spot mistletoe on tree branches. While certain folks enjoy standing under mistletoe during holiday functions, mistletoe is not ...

You may have seen mistletoe hung in doorways over the past few weeks. It is a traditional holiday decoration, but when it's growing on trees in the landscape, this parasitic plant may not seem quite ...

Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout Kentucky. Phoradendron, the scientific name for Kentucky’s most common variety of this parasitic plant, means ...