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species 34,032 observations

Pomegranate

Punica granatum

Status
introduced
Traits
Where
In the US
Source
iNaturalist

Supports All

25 native animals
supported in the US
  • Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Evergreen Bagworm Moth, Navel Orangeworm Moth, Filbertworm Moth, Spurge Spanworm Moth 5
  • Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Anna's Hummingbird, Mite, Verdin, House Finch 12
  • Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Cloudless Sulphur, Western Tiger Swallowtail, Northern Red Rim, Guinea Paper Wasp 7
  • Sheltered animals Animals that nest or roost in it Anastatus 1

Range

United States

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

Key traits

Layer
Trees
Light
Full sun Part shade
Moisture
Well drained Moist
Soil
Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH
Acid Neutral Alkaline
Drought tolerant
Yes
Deer resistant
Yes
Habit
Multi stemmed Oval Rounded
Plant type
Perennial Shrub Tree Edible

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.

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