Rosa roxburghii, Chestnut Rose Species Rhododendron acidic soils rich in organic

acidic soils rich in organic matter

western Asia

Responds well to pruning and can be shaped

up to 1000 years

Bark is smooth and brown

Rosa roxburghii, Chestnut Rose Species Rhododendron acidic soils rich in organicUSDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 59 Native Range: Southwestern China Soil: Well drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates a range of soils including clay and sandy loam Light: Full sun to partial shade Height in the Garden: 68 ft (can be pruned to shape) Attributes: Deciduous shrub with deeply cut, fern like foliage. Unique bristly or burr like hips (fruit) that resemble chestnut burrs. Flowers are single, pale pink to rose purple, with a delightful