Carolina Wild Rose

Rosa carolina, Rosaceae

Zones

4–9

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Common SnowberrySymphoricarpos albus

Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Southern BayberryMorella caroliniensis

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Blackhaw ViburnumViburnum prunifolium

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Deterrent

GrapeVitis vinifera

Pest DeterrentPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Swamp RoseRosa palustris

Wild rose species compete for territory and can share diseases that weaken both populations.

BlackberryRubus fruticosus

Thorny cane plants compete aggressively for space and can form impenetrable thickets that exclude other species.

Uses

Functions

FoodWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Carolina Wild Rose grow in?

Carolina Wild Rose grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Carolina Wild Rose?

Good companions for Carolina Wild Rose include Common Snowberry, Southern Bayberry, Blackhaw Viburnum, Grape.

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