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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- Horticulture Management
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Khaled Sleem
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Khaled Sleem
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Khaled Sleem
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Khaled Sleem
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French Name: Eglantier
Arabic Name: نسترن
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Plant type: Shrub
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Origin: Europe, Mediterraneaen, Africa
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Heat Zones: 1 to 9
Hardiness Zones: 5 to 9
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Uses: Hedge, Border Plant, Edible, Medicinal, Wildlife, Erosion control, Native to Lebanon
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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
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Flower
Flower Size Range: 3 - 7
Flower Type: Solitary
Flower Sexuality: Monoecious (Bisexual)
Flower Scent: Pleasant (Sweet)
Flower Color: White, Pink
Seasons: Spring, Summer
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Trunk
Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage
Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy
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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
Salt Tolerance: Poor
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Requirements
Soil Requirements: Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral
Water Requirements: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full
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Management
Toxicity: No
Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: No
Pruning Requirements: Little needed, to develop a strong structure
Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: No
Life Span: 25-50 years
Edible Parts: Fruit
Plant Propagation: Seed, Cutting