Multiflora rose.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Deciduous shrub

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Sol directo

Riego

Cada 7 a 14 días

Tamaño adulto

10 to 15 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Late spring to early summer

Cuidados

This plant is extremely hardy and thrives with minimal intervention in full sun. Keep an eye on its rapid spread, as it can quickly overtake nearby garden spaces if not managed. Watch for signs of powdery mildew on the foliage during humid weather.

Riego

Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.

Abonado

Apply a balanced fertilizer during the active growing season in spring and summer.

Poda

Prune in late winter or early spring to control size and remove dead wood.

Trasplante

Repot only if the plant becomes rootbound or needs a larger container for stability.

Suelo

Well draining, fertile soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-30 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Seguridad

Personas

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Niños

The dense, thorny stems pose a significant injury risk to children playing nearby.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sharp, curved thorns can cause significant skin scratches and irritation.

Alérgenos en el aire

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilidad

While the hips are technically edible, they are often small and hairy inside, making them poor for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Clusters of small white flowers
• Fringed stipules at leaf base
• Arching, thorny, green canes
• Small red rose hips in autumn

Altura

2 a 5m

Anchura

2 a 5m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

white, 1 a 2cm

Frutos

red, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Rose Rosette Disease — A viral disease spread by eriophyid mites that causes distorted, red, witch's broom growth.
• Powdery Mildew — A fungal infection that leaves a white, dusty coating on the leaves.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed, cuttings, layering

Cuándo plantar

Spring, Autumn

Because this plant is invasive, it is best to avoid planting it near natural areas where it can spread.

Buenas compañeras

• Vara de oro — They share similar habitat requirements and bloom times.
• Symphyotrichum — These plants often grow together in wild, unmanaged thickets.

Especies parecidas

• Rosa rubiginosa — It is another invasive rose species with similar growth habits.

Ciencia

Familia

Rosaceae

Género

Rosa

Orden

Rosales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern Asia

Conservación

It is listed as a noxious weed in many states and should not be planted in the wild.

It thrives in disturbed areas and forest edges, where it forms dense thickets that shade out competing plants.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source, provides nesting cover, winter food for birds

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas, escarabajos

Usos

hedgerow, wildlife habitat, rootstock for grafting

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it a good garden plant?

No, it is highly invasive and difficult to remove once established.

How do I get rid of it?

Repeated mowing or digging out the entire root system is required for control.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name multiflora refers to the many flowers produced in clusters, while Rosa is the Latin name for rose.

Bueno saberlo

• It was originally introduced to North America for erosion control and as a living fence.
• A single plant can produce over a million seeds in a year.
• The flowers are highly fragrant and attract a wide variety of insects.