East Central Texas Plains, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Northern Post Oak Savanna, Northern Prairie Outliers
Tertiary Uplands
Plant Characteristics
Growth Form
Shrub, Vine
Height
9
to
14
ft.
Spread
4
to
8
ft.
Leaf Retention
Deciduous
Lifespan
Perennial
Habitat and Care Requirements
Soil Type(s)
Sand, Loam, Clay, Calcareous, Well Drained
Light Requirement
Sun, Part Shade
Water Requirement
Low, Medium
Native Habitat
Woodland
Bloom and Attraction
Bloom Color
White, Pink
Bloom Season
Spring
Seasonal Interest
Fruit, Nectar
Wildlife Benefit
Birds, Hummingbirds
Maintenance
Works on an arbor, pergola or lattice where leaves and stems can get air circulation. Prune dead wood and older shoots occasionally, after flowering. Propagation: Seed.
Comments
Blooms May-August. Deep pink flowers that fade to a multihued white. Can grow as a rambling shrub or can twine up a tree. Has almost no thorns. Bright red fruits called hips follow blooms in the fall. Is vulnerable within its area. Attracts birds.
References
1) Griffith, Bryce, Omernick & Rodgers (2007). Ecoregions of Texas. 2) Wasowski and Wasowski, Native Texas Plants Landscaping Region by Region,1991, pg. 361. 3) https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=ROSE2. 4) https://portal.torcherbaria.org/portal/taxa/index.php?taxon=Rosa+setigera&formsubmit=Search+Terms. 5) http://bonap.net/TDC/Image/Map?taxonType=Species&taxonId=21691&locationType=County&mapType=Normal, 6) https://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=24839#null