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California Rose Characteristics

Rosa californica Appearance: Large, pink flowers; bright red fruit;


deep shiny green leaves and stems
Size: Up to 8’ tall; flowers are about 1-2" across
The California Rose grows in almost
Location: Near the CFTA in Spring and Summer
every habitat in California. It can adapt
Season: Blooms in late spring to early summer
to the packed clay soil that is so
common as well as conserve water for
itself and live through the hot summers. o Native
The rose bush is still disease free and
grows best without pruning. It is
identifiable by its thorny leaves and its 5-
petaled, open roses. The flower supports
many
ife thatpollinators, provides
can get through thean stable nesting habitat for birds and is sustenance for all types of
thorns.
wildlife that can get through the thorns.

Sources
Cal Photos
California Native Plants
Watershed Nursery

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