Scientific Name
Rosa laevigata

Common Name
Cherokee Rose


Flower Color: White with yellow stamens
Flower: Large, single blooms in spring; does not repeat; 5 petals
Type: Species
Fragrance: Moderate
Height: 15 to 20 feet
Comments: Climbing; semi-evergreen; vigorous; numerous hooked prickles; glossy, dark green leaves; large orange-red hips; tolerates partial shade and poor soil; can be pruned to a 6 foot shrub; native
 

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