Types of Mistletoe Mistletoe is a hemiparasitic plant, meaning it grows on a host plant, usually a tree, from which it draws some of its energy and nutrients but not all. It has its favorite hosts ...

According to the Leaf & Limb website, mistletoe is a parasitic plant, "meaning that it needs a host tree or shrub in order to thrive." The website adds that mistletoe can cause tree branches to ...