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Rosa canina (Dog Rose)

Dog rose is native to Europe, Africa and Asia. During summertime it produces a pink to white single fragran flower followed by elongated, edible, vitamin C-rich, red hips that remain attractive into winter. Compound glossy leaves are medium to dark green. The long, branches  armed with sharp thorns Though wild in nature, this is an attractive to feeds wildlife. Dog rose hips are used to make jam, syrup and rose hip tea in Europe. 

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  • French Name: Eglantier

    Arabic Name: نسترن

  • Plant type: Shrub

  • Origin: Europe, Mediterraneaen, Africa

  • Heat Zones: 1 to 9

    Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9

  • Uses: Hedge, Border Plant, Edible, Medicinal, Wildlife, Erosion control, Native to Lebanon

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Upright

    Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Coarse

    Height at Maturity: 5 to 8 m

    Spread at Maturity: 3 to 5 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Deciduous

    Leaf Type: Odd Pinnately compund

    Leaf Blade: 5 - 10 cm

    Leaf Shape: Ovate

    Leaf Margins: Serrulate, Dentate, Serrate

    Leaf Texture: Medium

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Yellow

  • Flower

    Flower Showiness: Yes

    Flower Size Range: 3 - 7

    Flower Type: Solitary

    Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)

    Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)

    Flower Color: White, Pink

    Seasons: Spring, Summer

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Hip

    Fruit Showiness: Yes

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Red

    Seasons: Spring, Summer

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: Yes

    Heat Tolerance: No

    Drought Tolerance: No

    Salt Tolerance: Poor

  • Requirements

    Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral

    Water Requirements: Moderate

    Light Requirements: Full

  • Management

    Toxicity: No

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No

    Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: 25-50 years

    Edible Parts: Fruit

    Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting

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