Mistletoe has a pagan mystique which has made it unwelcome in churches but popular at parties.
Mistletoe has a pagan mystique which has made it unwelcome in churches but popular at parties.
The appeal of bringing mistletoe indoors during the winter solstice lies in its evergreen nature.
The appeal of bringing mistletoe indoors during the winter solstice lies in its evergreen nature.
Photography by Kendra Wilson and Jim Powell, for Gardenista.
Photography by Kendra Wilson and Jim Powell, for Gardenista.
The name “mistletoe” is a Celt translation meaning “dung twig.” Seeds are passed from birds and will germinate on the branches of a host tree come spring: They are very sticky.
The name “mistletoe” is a Celt translation meaning “dung twig.” Seeds are passed from birds and will germinate on the branches of a host tree come spring: They are very sticky.
At Burghley House near Stamford Lincolnshire the ancient beeches in the deer park are host to happy colonies of...
At Burghley House near Stamford Lincolnshire the ancient beeches in the deer park are host to happy colonies of...
...parasitic mistletoe The spheres scores of feet in the air have a decorative effect around the imposing Elizabethan palace
...parasitic mistletoe The spheres scores of feet in the air have a decorative effect around the imposing Elizabethan palace
The evergreen baubles around the park in winter are complemented by hundreds of deer.
The evergreen baubles around the park in winter are complemented by hundreds of deer.
The vibrant green colonies are a far cry from the tiny bunches of mistletoe we often see indoors.
The vibrant green colonies are a far cry from the tiny bunches of mistletoe we often see indoors.
Four years pass between germination and the first berries, and each shoot puts out two new leaves a year.
Four years pass between germination and the first berries, and each shoot puts out two new leaves a year.
The park around Burghley is one of more than 170 designed by 18th century landscape architect Capability Brown The ha ha in the distance...
The park around Burghley is one of more than 170 designed by 18th century landscape architect Capability Brown The ha ha in the distance...
...is a ditch that provides a seamless barrier between the house and the park keeping animals and children at bay without obstructing the view
...is a ditch that provides a seamless barrier between the house and the park keeping animals and children at bay without obstructing the view
This is an update of a post that originally published on December 22, 2012.
This is an update of a post that originally published on December 22, 2012.
Finally, get more ideas on how to successfully plant, grow, and care for mistletoe with our Mistletoe: A Field Guide.
Finally, get more ideas on how to successfully plant, grow, and care for mistletoe with our Mistletoe: A Field Guide.
