Wait for the sycamores to lose their leaves and you might find some in our foothills at higher elevations. As others said, you'll see lots in the valley. Hope that you're a good climber.
There is mistletoe hanging from the trees over Alisal Road between the Alisal Ranch and Nojoqui Park in the Solvang area. We used to park off the roadway and throw sticks at the mistletoe, which is a great way of dislodging it without having to use a ladder.
I have seen it around here in the front country in many places. One area has been along Cathedral Oaks. (Might be some in Tucker's Grove Park, or nearby the school along Cathedral Oaks?) It's easiest to spot when the trees lose their leaves, of course. And many trees are late losing them this year. And it is usually real high. And, FLICKA's right, there is a lot in the Santa Ynez Valley, too.
I got some (one small sandwich bag full) from trees on Figueroa Mountain years ago, and got a massive scolding from a ranger there, about how taking mistletoe or pinecones from the national forest was a ticketable offense. Thus, I'd advise against getting it from LPNF, if the same grump is still there.
The Wikipedia citation on mistletoe says though it can be a pest, it can also have a positive impact on biodiversity. There is always mistletoe hanging from the oaks in Gaviota State Park near the intersection of the Beach to Backcountry trail and Overlook Fire Rd.
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Nov 29, 2018 03:53 PMAlmost everywhere oaks grow, bring your 50-foot ladder,
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Nov 29, 2018 04:23 PMAre there specific places where oak grows near SB?
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Nov 29, 2018 04:14 PMYeah, seen a lot of it in the SY Valley especially, but like Z said, bring your ladder! And good balance.
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Nov 29, 2018 04:17 PMWhere I’m from, they shoot it out of trees.
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Nov 29, 2018 04:29 PMWhere exactly would that be?
I hear they want their Cap Guns back.
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Nov 29, 2018 04:23 PMWait for the sycamores to lose their leaves and you might find some in our foothills at higher elevations. As others said, you'll see lots in the valley. Hope that you're a good climber.
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Nov 29, 2018 04:24 PMThere is mistletoe hanging from the trees over Alisal Road between the Alisal Ranch and Nojoqui Park in the Solvang area. We used to park off the roadway and throw sticks at the mistletoe, which is a great way of dislodging it without having to use a ladder.
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Nov 29, 2018 04:27 PMMaybe Oak Park?
Or check out at Los Carneros lake in Goleta
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Nov 29, 2018 05:15 PMI've never seen any in the front country. Santa Ynez usually has plenty.
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Nov 29, 2018 07:15 PMI have seen it around here in the front country in many places. One area has been along Cathedral Oaks. (Might be some in Tucker's Grove Park, or nearby the school along Cathedral Oaks?) It's easiest to spot when the trees lose their leaves, of course. And many trees are late losing them this year. And it is usually real high. And, FLICKA's right, there is a lot in the Santa Ynez Valley, too.
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Nov 29, 2018 05:37 PMI got some (one small sandwich bag full) from trees on Figueroa Mountain years ago, and got a massive scolding from a ranger there, about how taking mistletoe or pinecones from the national forest was a ticketable offense. Thus, I'd advise against getting it from LPNF, if the same grump is still there.
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Nov 29, 2018 07:17 PMMight be a problem picking it from along the streets, and/or in parks too?? Not to mention, being easily spotted picking it.
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Nov 29, 2018 07:59 PMAs Becky learned, please don’t take it from public property. It is part of the ecosystem. I’ve mainly seen it off Figueroa Mtn. Road.
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Nov 29, 2018 11:32 PMThe Wikipedia citation on mistletoe says though it can be a pest, it can also have a positive impact on biodiversity. There is always mistletoe hanging from the oaks in Gaviota State Park near the intersection of the Beach to Backcountry trail and Overlook Fire Rd.