Multiflora rose.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Deciduous shrub

Lumière

Full sun to partial shade

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 7 à 14 jours

Taille adulte

10 to 15 feet

Croissance

Rapide

Rusticité

USDA 5 à 9

Floraison

Late spring to early summer

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

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

Engrais

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

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Well draining, fertile soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-30 à 35°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Sécurité

Humains

The plant is not considered toxic to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

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

Allergènes aéroportés

The pollen can trigger mild seasonal allergies in sensitive individuals.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

2 à 5m

Envergure

2 à 5m

Feuilles

green, deciduous

Fleurs

white, 1 à 2cm

Fruits

red, Autumn

Problèmes courants

• 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.

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings, layering

Quand planter

Spring, Autumn

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

Bonnes associations

• Verge d'or — They share similar habitat requirements and bloom times.
• Symphyotrichum — These plants often grow together in wild, unmanaged thickets.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Rosaceae

Genre

Rosa

Ordre

Rosales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern Asia

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, provides nesting cover, winter food for birds

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, coléoptères

Utilisations

hedgerow, wildlife habitat, rootstock for grafting

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.