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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 3–11Type Shrub
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — which typically feature 5 to 9 leaflets with serrated margins; roughly 0.25 to 0.5 inches in diameter, image 67

Culture

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

Shape & size

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

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Rosaceae

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Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Rosa woodsii prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade exposure
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a delightful shrub and an asset to any landscape
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Rosa woodsii prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade exposure; so placement should consider foot, image 76
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — is a North American native shrub with soft pink to deep rose blooms; notable for its fragrant flowers, image 85
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils
Woods Rose (Rosa Woodsii) — Rosa woodsii prefers well-drained soils with full sun to partial shade exposure; so placement should consider foot traffic to
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