Carolina Rose (Rosa carolina)
Carolina Rose is a 3 to 5 feet tall shrub that can spread over an area quickly. Leaves with 5-9 leaflets occur on arching canes with straight thorns. Light to deeper pink 2-inch blooms appear in late spring and early summer. Small, scarlet hips ripen in the fall.
WildlifeProvides excellent cover year round. Hips are eaten by songbirds, quail, and wild turkeys.
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Low |
| Regions |
Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Soil |
Moist, Dry |
| Bloom Times |
Spring, Summer |
| Seed Times |
Fall |
| Wildlife Value |
Winter Cover, Fleshy Fruit |
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