K12
Mistletoe is hung as a romantic Christmas tradition — but what does mistletoe actually do to the trees it grows on?
A
It pollinates them and helps the tree reproduce
B
It fixes nitrogen in the soil around the roots
C
It slowly kills them by stealing water and nutrients as a parasite
D
It protects them from fungal infections
E
It acts as a natural insect repellent for the host tree
