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    • Photo of Phoradendron californicum foliage, form by Stan Shebs

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    Phoradendron californicum

    Also Known As

    • California Mesquite Mistletoe
    • Desert Mistletoe
    • Mesquite Mistletoe
    • Mistletoe

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Phoradendron californicum plant details

    Phoradendron californicum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In winter yellow flowers emerge followed by pink fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Phoradendron californicum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: santalaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: hemiparasitic

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Phoradendron californicum

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular

    Gardening facts about Phoradendron californicum plant

    How to Grow Phoradendron californicum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • pink

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Phoradendron juniperinum

    aka Phoradendron libocedri, Phoradendron ligatum, Juniper Mistletoe

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    5a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Phoradendron juniperinum foliage, form by Stan Shebs
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