Musk Rose (Rosa moschata)

Family: Rosaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Rosa moschata is a deciduous Shrub growing to 10 m (32ft 10in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from September to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in heavy clay soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds, Leaves, Shoots

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavouring in sorbets, confections etc. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The fruit is up to 15mm in diameter, but there is only a thin layer of flesh surrounding the many seeds.; Some care has to be taken when eating this fruit, see the notes above on known hazards.; Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in a truly wild situation. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)