New research shows mistletoe in Oregon cities grows mainly on oaks and causes little harm, while offering food and shelter for many birds.

Mistletoe infestation was not linked to negative health outcomes for the trees the festive favorite was parasitizing.

The custom of kissing under mistletoe, which dates to the 18th century, was seen as a way to spread love during the Christmas ...

Q: I have a lot of mistletoe in my street tree, which is some sort of ash, I think. Is it a problem and if so, how do I get rid of it? A: Broadleaf mistletoe is an evergreen parasitic plant that grows ...

The traditional carol “The Holly and the Ivy” mentions two of the evergreen plants associated with the holidays. Ivy, holly ...

If mistletoe's status as a nutrient-stealing freeloader has been cooling your holiday ardor, new research led by an Oregon ...

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 ...

"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 ...

I have seen a lot of mistletoe growing in trees around town and I was wondering if it was harmful to the tree. Should people remove it or let it be? Thank you. – Donna W. Well, it is the season for ...

In Old Norse mythology, Baldr, the son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg, was slain with a mistletoe spear. Some ...

Mistletoe may symbolize love and prompt a kiss this time of year, but what if it’s killing your trees? Nancy Miller of Canyon Country wrote to the SoCal Garden Clinic about her problem: Ten years ago ...

“You should hang mistletoe safely out of reach, and avoid areas where pets can jump or climb onto,” adds Denyer. “Even small ...