Expert mistletoe removal for Central Coast trees. Golden State Tree Service has 30 years of experience eliminating mistletoe infestations.
That "Festive" Mistletoe in Your Trees? It's Slowly Killing Them. You know that clump of green in your oak tree that looks kind of pretty year-round? Yeah, that's not doing your tree any favors. Mistletoe is actually a parasite. It latches onto tree branches and literally steals water and nutrients directly from the host tree. And here's the thing—it spreads FAST. Birds eat those sticky berries, fly to another tree, and boom—you've got mistletoe in three more trees by next season. Why you can't just ignore it: - Weakens branches (hello, liability when they snap) - Stunts tree growth - Makes trees vulnerable to disease and pests - In severe cases? Kills entire sections or the whole tree We've seen beautiful 50-year-old oaks completely destroyed because someone kept putting off treatment. Don't be that person. "Can't I just cut it off myself?" You could try, but here's why that usually fails: mistletoe doesn't just sit on TOP of the branch. It embeds itself deep inside with this root structure called a haustorium (fancy, right?). If you just snip off what you see, it grows right back in a few months. Professional removal means cutting several inches BELOW the attachment point to actually remove that embedded root system. That's the only way to stop regrowth. Best time to do this? Late fall through early spring when the tree is dormant. Less stress on the tree, better healing. But honestly, if you've got a severe infestation, sooner is better than waiting. --- Golden State Tree Service has been protecting Central Coast trees from mistletoe for 30 years. We know exactly where to cut, we've got the equipment to safely reach those tall branches, and we're fully insured. 📍 Serving Paso Robles, Atascadero, Templeton, San Luis Obispo, Arroyo Grande & all of SLO County 📞 (805) 835-1013 | Free estimates | Available 24/7 Licensed Contractor CSLB #884998 Your trees work hard to give you shade, beauty, and property value. Give them a fighting chance against parasites.