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Mahogany Mistletoe, Narrow-leaf Mistletoe

Phoradendronrubrum

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Genus
Phoradendron (for-uh-DEN-dron)
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Species
rubrum (ROO-brum)
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Synonym
Phoradendron spathulifolium
Phoradendron tetrastachyum var. spathulifolium
Viscum rubrum
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Inconspicuous/none
Bloom Time
N/A
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Category
Shrubs
Epiphytes
Parasites and Hemiparasites
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Burgundy/Maroon
Orange/Apricot
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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | September 2009 | neutral

Mahogany Mistletoe is a parasite on branches of various trees in tropical hammocks in the Florida Keys.

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