Question: I have mistletoe in my oaks. Does this weaken or kill oak trees? I’ve seen mistletoe in conifers too. Is this a different type? Answer: Mistletoes are parasitic plants. The mistletoe species ...

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 ...

Question: There is a lot of mistletoe growing on the trees in my Sebastopol neighborhood. Is it killing them? What can we do about it? Answer: Yes, mistletoe is a parasitic plant that can damage its ...

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 ...

Turns out that Commissioner Jerry NeSmith need not have worried — too much, anyway — about the mistletoe infesting the trees on the edges of the City Hall campus. In one of the more interesting asides ...

In the spring of 2000, the 30 beautiful trees along the west side of McGaw between Grand Canal and Brookside Road were absolutely spectacular with gorgeous blooms. As of today, some are missing — they ...