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Mistletoe: A merry Christmas decoration or menace to trees?

by Larry Figart
November 13, 2025

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 equated mistletoe with forgiveness and reconciliation. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Christmas, Duval, Figart, IFAS, Mistletoe, Parasite

Q What can you tell me about mistletoe?

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 6, 2017

Q: I purchased some land filled with trees, but I noticed many of them have mistletoe in the branches. What can you tell me about mistletoe? A: Mistletoe is not like typical plants, which obtain support, water and nutrients from the soil ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes
Tags: Archive, Mistletoe, Toxic

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