There are two types of mistletoe: broadleaf and dwarf. Broadleaf mistletoe is evergreen and can be found growing on common trees such as flowering pear, ash, and birch, while dwarf mistletoe attacks firs, pines, and other conifers.
Mistletoe robs trees of both water and nutrients. If you see small amounts of mistletoe growing on healthy trees in your landscape, it's probably not a cause for concern. However, if a tree is heavily infested, individual branches may be weakened or killed, and trees affected by drought or disease may be stunted or even die.
Some trees are more susceptible to mistletoe infestation than others. For a list of less-susceptible trees and what to do about heavy mistletoe infections, read the UC IPM Pest Notes: Mistletoe.
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