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Rosa arvensis

Also Known As

  • Briar Rose
  • Field Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

  • H: 6'-20'
  • W: 4'-7'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Rosa arvensis plant details

Rosa arvensis is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa arvensis

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 4 FT - 7 FT - wide, 6 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa arvensis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to woodlands and hedgerows of Europe, this trailer/climber forms mounds of shining green foliage and 2" white flowers. S/M-D

Gardening facts about Rosa arvensis plant

How to Grow Rosa arvensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy

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Scientific Name: Rosa glauca var. rubrifolia

aka Rosa rubrifolia, Red Leaf Rose

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Zones

2a-10b

Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 6'-9'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

5a-10b

Size

Height: 6'-8'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • regular
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aka Baja Rose, Baja Wild Rose, Small-leafed Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 3'-4'

  • sun
  • occasional - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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aka Cluster Rose, Swamp Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-9b

Size

Height: 5'-10'

Width: 3'-10'

  • sun - mostly sun
  • regular
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aka Western Wild Rose, Woods' Rose

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

4a-9b

Size

Height: 3'-7'

Width: 3'-7'

  • sun - dappled shade
  • regular - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
Photo of Rosa woodsii close-up, flower by Stan Shebs
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