Rosa woodsii (Wood’s Rose)

Short Overview
Rosa woodsii is a native wild rose species valued for its pink flowers and hardy growth. It is commonly used in naturalized plantings and wildlife gardens.

Key Characteristics

Plant type: Deciduous shrub
Foliage color: Medium green compound leaves
Flower color: Pink single flowers
Bloom time: Late spring to early summer
Foliage: Typical rose leaflets with serrated edges
Growth habit: Upright, spreading with prickly stems
Mature size: Typically 1–2 m (3–6.5 ft) tall

General Growing Notes

Light: Full sun preferred
Water: Moderate water needs
Soil: Adaptable to various well-drained soils
Care considerations: May spread by suckers
Note: Produces ornamental rose hips after flowering