Rosa roxburghii, Chestnut Rose Species Rhododendron up to 1000 years

up to 1000 years

but looks super cool when it is fruiting

benefits from regular watering and mulching

pale pink or white flowers in clusters beneath the foliage

acidic soils rich in organic matter

Rosa roxburghii, Chestnut Rose Species Rhododendron up to 1000 yearsUSDA 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