Oak Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum)
ShrubPerennialDifficult

Oak Mistletoe

Phoradendron leucarpum

Family: Viscaceae

Oak Mistletoe grows in partial sun and prefers host tree branches. Water needs: Low.

How to Grow Oak Mistletoe

Oak Mistletoe growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial sun, soil conditions listed as Host tree branches with a soil pH of 5.0-8.0, and Low water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 6-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Oak Mistletoe as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 240-365 days.

Plant Overview

Oak Mistletoe (Phoradendron leucarpum) is listed in the Viscaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Difficult.

Plant ID
PLT-4716
Family
Viscaceae
Plant type
Shrub
Life cycle
Perennial
Difficulty
Difficult

Growing Conditions

Oak Mistletoe is listed for partial sun conditions. Water needs are listed as low. The database soil reference is Host tree branches. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 6-10.

Hardiness zones
6-10
Sunlight
Partial sun
Soil
Host tree branches
Soil pH
5.0-8.0
Water needs
Low

Seed & Germination

For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 240-365 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.

Germination
30-90 days
Seed depth
Surface sow

Harvest & Propagation

Days to maturity
240-365 days
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Growing Reference Note

Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.