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Dog-rose

Dog-rose

Rosa canina

shrub☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 4aZone 9b

A hardy wild rose with pale pink to white flowers followed by bright red hips in autumn, valued for wildlife and ornamental appeal. Extremely tough and disease-resistant, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
6–10′ tall × 6–10′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Shrub

Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Europe, Western Asia, North Africa

Function & Care

edibleerosion controlhedgerowmedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruitseedflower

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
2 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering, sucker