Sweginzow's rose (Rosa sweginzowii)

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

Rosa sweginzowii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 4 m (13ft 1in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Rich in vitamin C. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; Rich in vitamin C.; The bottle-shaped fruit is about 25mm long, 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.

Habitat & North American Range

Thickets, 2300 - 3600 metres in W. Hupeh. At roadsides or in scrub on slopes at elevations of 2300 - 3850 metres. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)