About
An attractive plant, reaching 50-150cm, with well-structured habit. It seasonal interest.
About the genus
Viscum is a genus of between 70 to 100 mistletoe which are hemiparasitic plants growing on woody shrubs and trees, taking their water and nutrients from their host. Woody with opposite pairs of green foliage, they produce inconspicuous green-yellow flowers and white, yellow, orange or red berries. Seeds are embedded in a sticky juice inside the berries which are dispersed by birds such as the mistle thrush
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers
Care notes
CultivationFertile well-drained soil
PruningTidy as needed
PropagationDivision or cuttings
Pest resistanceTrouble-free
Disease resistanceMonitor pests