California rose

This deciduous shrub grows up to 8’ tall and can be used in the landscape as an informal spiny hedge, or along a water course or water feature.

This plant adapts to heavy clay soil and spreads by suckering roots to form a thicket.

The large pink flowers have a rich rose fragrance and the brightly colored fruits attract pollinators and birds.

The bloom period is long lasting from Spring to Summer.

Sun: Full Sun

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand

Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Erosion Control

Ecological Value	Attracts beneficial insects and other wildlife. Rosehips provide food in the winter when there is little other food sources. The thickets provide cover for wildlife and also helps with eroison control
Container	1-Gal-O, 2-Gal, 2-Gal-O, D-16-O, D-16O, D-40-O, D-40O, TB4-O, 1-Gal, 5-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, D-40S-o, SC-o, Stub, StubS, TB4
Historical Uses	The rose hips were used during World War II for their high vitamin content
Distribution	Native to the U.S. states of California and Oregon and the northern part of Baja California, Mexico
Elevation	Between 0 and 6000 feet
Communities
Habitat	Moist places, canyons, and along streams

Rosa californica