Western Wild Rose (Rosa woodsii)

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

Rosa woodsii is a deciduous Shrub growing to 2 m (6ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to October. 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, Shoots, Flowers

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

taste and texture are best after a frost. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; They are used in making jams, jellies etc.; The taste and texture are best after a frost.; The fruit can also be dried and used to make a pleasant tasting fruity-flavoured tea.

Habitat & North American Range

Moist soils of draws, hillsides, along streams and in open valleys. It often forms thickets in open positions. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)