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Woods Rose

Rosa Woodsii

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Overview

Rosa woodsii, known as Woods Rose, is a North American native shrub with soft pink to deep rose blooms, 2-3 inches in diameter. This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3-7, reaching 2-5 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Notable for its fragrant flowers, orange-red hips, and arching stems with sparse thorns, it provides excellent wildlife habitat and seasonal interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 3–11
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a North American native shrub with soft pink to deep rose blooms
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3-7, reaching 2-5 feet tall and wideWoods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soilsWoods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Notable for its fragrant flowersWoods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — and arching stems with sparse thornsWoods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — it provides excellent wildlife habitat and seasonal interestWoods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a delightful shrub and an asset to any landscape+95

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
3–11

Shape & size

Mature height
3–6 Ft.
Mature width
3–6 Ft.

Classification

Family
Rosaceae

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Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a North American native shrub with soft pink to deep rose blooms
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 3-7, reaching 2-5 feet tall and wide
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Notable for its fragrant flowers
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — and arching stems with sparse thorns
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — it provides excellent wildlife habitat and seasonal interest
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a delightful shrub and an asset to any landscape
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — offering a balanced blend of ornamental beauty and natural hardiness
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — this deciduous shrub stands at an average height of 3 to 6 feet with a comparable spread
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — rounded silhouette.<br><br>Characterized by its pinnately compound leaves
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — which typically feature 5 to 9 leaflets with serrated margins
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — pink to deep rose flowers
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — each measuring 1 to 3 inches across
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Blooming profusely from late spring to early summer
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — its blossoms come alive with a light
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — attracting an array of pollinators including bees and butterflies.<br><br>Following the flowering period
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — the plant produces striking red-orange hips
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — roughly 0.25 to 0.5 inches in diameter
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — which persist into the winter
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Rosa woodsii prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade exposure
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — It exhibits exceptional drought tolerance once established, making it a suitable choice for xeriscaping
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Its adaptability allows for use in a variety of landscape designs
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Note that like many roses
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — it is equipped with thorns

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