Viscum album
European mistletoe
It is a semi-parasite, as it has a green part and can provide some nutrients by itself. However, it takes water and mineral substances from the host tree. European mistletoe has white fruits and leaves do not fall. The fruits are almost spherical, false berries of white color. The fruit contains a milky mucilaginous sticky pulp and one seed. Its evergeen branches are used as a decoration for Christmas in some countries of Europe. It often grows on apple trees, poplars, firs, oaks and other trees. A similar species is Yellow mistletoe (Loranthus europaeus), which you can find mostly on deciduous trees, especially oaks. Striking especially after leaf fall (it is a deciduous species) with lots of yellow fruits.
Parasitic plant in the crown. White fruits. Evergreen branches.
Tree Species: Pine, Apple Tree, Fir, Lime, Poplar
Part of a plant- attacked: Branch
Pest significance: Harmful
Pest Category: Other
Invasive Species: No
Present in EU: Yes
Pest group: Others (birds, bacteria etc.)
Affected part of wood: Heartwood, Sapwood
Depth of damages: Bark, More than 5 cm depth, Under bark only, Up to 0,5 cm depth, Up to 2 cm depth, Up to 5 cm depth
The extent of damage: Lokally
Prevalence in Europe: Common
Damaged products: Firewood, Fresh timber logs (water still in the sapwood), Furniture, Lumber, boards and prisms, Wooden house constructions
Roundwood size: Diameter from 10 up to 50 cm
Wood discoloration: No
Exit holes: Oval
Similar pests

Loranthus europaeus

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