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is it parasitic #315984

Asked April 24, 2016, 5:14 PM EDT

Spotted this up in a live oak tree(?). Do we need to be concerned with it or is it ok to leave in the tree?

County Texas

Expert Response

Hello,

Looks like mistletoe.

Here is some information about it.

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/archives/parsons/misc/parasites.html

David Rodriguez -Extension Horticulturist

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Bexar County/San Antonio

An Ask Extension Expert Replied April 25, 2016, 8:58 AM EDT

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