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 ...

During winter holidays, mistletoe hangs from lintels, swings from ceiling lights and fans, looming in place of prominence so its pearly berries, offset against vivid greenery, often topped by a ...

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 ...

Answer: Mistletoe, aka “the kiss of death.” Well, not really. Mistletoes don’t tend to kill their tree hosts, but it is possible, and they certainly can do harm, leaving the host plants more ...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from my family to yours! Here is some information about mistletoe: Once autumn leaves have fallen, mistletoe becomes highly visible on large trees throughout ...

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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 ...