Mistletoe is Important for More than Holiday Kisses

Mistletoe isn’t just a festive tradition - it’s a vital part of Staffordshire’s winter ecology.

It most often grows on apple, lime and poplar trees, and it prefers open, well‑lit settings such as orchards, parkland and churchyards rather than dense woodland. It's an evergreen plant provides food for birds like mistle thrushes and blackcaps, helping wildlife survive the colder months.

Its presence signals healthy, connected habitats, exactly what the Local Nature Recovery Strategy aims to protect and restore. Visit https://staffsandstokelnrs.co.uk/index.php/2025/12/19/local-voices-shaping-the-future-community-helps-develop-nature-strategy-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2-5-2-2-2-3/ to find out more.

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Mistletoe is Important for More than Holiday Kisses - created 20.12.25