Hardy Edibles

Rosaceae

prairie rose

Rosa arkansana

prairie rose

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Survives zone 3 through 8

Varies widely — see species.

Hardiness
Zone 3 to 8
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Fruit
Ripens
Summer–autumn
Mature size
Varies; dwarfing rootstocks make apple/pear/cherry containerable
Light
Full sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.0 (near-neutral)
Environment
Prairie
Status
Wild
Years to fruit
2–4 yrs
Pollination
Self-fertile