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Phoradendron serotinum
False mistletoe
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Latin Name: Phoradendron serotinum
Synonyms: P. flavescens. (Pursh.)Nutt.
Common Name: False mistletoe
Family: Viscaceae(Click to Search)
Author: (Raf.)M.Johnst.
Known Hazards: There are recorded cases of the berries poisoning people[213]. Contact with the plant can cause dematitis in some people[222].
Habitat: A parasite growing on deciduous trees, especially Acer rubrum and Nyssa spp[235].
Mature Height: 1
Mature Width: 1
Habit: Shrub
Landscaping and Planting:
- This plant variety generally cannot be successfully grown in areas where the soil quality is of a poor standard, ie lacking in sufficient nutrients.
- This plant variety does not tolerate heavy clay soils.
- This variety can be grown in anything from a light to a heavy soil mixture.
- A well drained soil is not required to successfully grow this variety.
- When supplied optimal conditions, this variety is considered to have a slow growth rate.
- This variety prefers a semi shade to full sun position.
- It is preferable to plant this variety in a moist position.
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