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Rosa villosa

Also Known As

Rosa pomifera
Apple Rose

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-10b

Rosa villosa plant details

Rosa villosa is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by orange and red fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa villosa

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: border plant, culinary, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, edible, fall color, fragrant, winter interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa villosa

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This delightful medium-sized shrub reaches 4-6' and covers itself with showy single pink flowers in summer followed by a profuse crop (5 to 10 pounds!) of extra-large red fruits that are up to one inch in diameter and are a great source of vitamin C, often used to make a wonderful rose hip jelly; the pretty leaves turn a soft yellow fall. S/M

By: Forestfarm

The apple rose has tiny 1" pink flowers in May. If you saw the flowers you would dig up the plant and throw it away. The great thing are the hips that turn a burnt orange in late Aug.-Sept. The 1" fruit are truly beautiful when they cover the upright 6'-8' shrub. We don't spray and haven't seen any pests on R. pomifera.