Mistletoe: Is the Christmas Plant Friend or Foe? The pros and cons of keeping and removing the kissing plant

Mistletoe can cause stress for the trees it grows on; however, the plants play a key role in the ecosystem. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Johnson County Master Gardeners)

Mistletoe may be a welcome holiday sight when hung over a doorway if a loved one is near. Still, it can be an unwelcome intruder when found in your trees, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service horticulturist.“Mistletoe is a hemiparasite – a semi-parasitic plant,” said Allison Watkins, AgriLife ...

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