Mistletoe berries

[Brian Ellis]

So I assume seed must be ripe in spring - at least on whichever Genus and species he sent me - I recall it was not the British one, maybe a hardy form of the German one.  Also that results may not be apparent the first year. is that true?

Someone normally brings berries to the AGS meeting in March or April to be 'attached', the first year it appears as just a lump on the bark, next year a single leaf.

[pehe]

I am interested in ripe mistletoe berries if someone has any to spare.

Hoy,
I have mistletoe growing on Malus and Sorbus for about 20 years. After several tries with berries from x-mas mistletoes I finally succeeded in two plants on a Sorbus tree. Luckily it was a female and a male plant, and after about 6 years I got the first berries. I tried sowing these on different tree species, but they only succeeded on Malus and Sorbus. Fresh berries from my own plants germinates readily, but leaves are first present in 2-3 years.
They are fully hardy here, with temperatures down to -22 ^oC
If your are interested I can send you some berries in March when they are ripe.

Poul

[Hoy]

Hi Poul, Yes please,  I would love to have some berries from you! Although I am promised berries from others too I think it is a good idea to try different proveniences. I'll send you a PM.