Mistletoe Facts

'Romance', 'Fertility'.

Technically, mistletoe is not a tree, it is an evergreen parasitic fungus that grows on the branches of trees. However, we felt that it is relevant to include it in these Tree Fun Facts.

It is a Christmas tradition to kiss under these branches.

Some believe that this tree came from the moon.

The Celtic Druids of the 1st century administered it to humans and other animals to improve fertility.