species 17,917 observations

Firethorn

Pyracantha coccinea

Field notes

Supports All

29 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it White-marked Tussock Moth, Rusty Tussock Moth, Leaf Crumpler Moth, Cherry Bark Tortrix 4
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Mallard, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw, Redpoll 13
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Fuzzy-Horned Bumble Bee, Black-tailed Bumble Bee, Lorquin's Admiral, California Sister 12

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Shrubs
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Drought tolerant: Yes
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Salt
Habit: Arching Erect Open
Plant type: Perennial Shrub

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.