Scientific Name
Rosa laevigata

Common Name
Cherokee Rose

Flower Color: White; with yellow stamens
Flower Description: Large, single blooms in spring; does not repeat; 5 petals
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; poor soil; can be pruned to a 6 foot shrub; native; Type: Species

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