Western Wild Rose
Western Wild Rose
Rosa woodsii
Plant type:
Shrub
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm,
Cool
Cover:
NA
Seedling rate:
0.5-1
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand
Soil Conditions:
Acidic
Alkaline
CaCO3 tolerant
Salt
Location
Min elevation:
2600
Max elevation:
11500
Counties:
Carson City,
Churchill,
Clark,
Douglas,
Elko,
Esmeralda,
Eureka,
Humboldt,
Lander,
Lincoln,
Lyon,
Mineral,
Nye,
Storey,
Washoe,
Pershing,
White Pine
Reproduction & Growth
Growth rate:
Moderate
Germination overall:
NA
Germination rate:
NA
Germination requirements:
At least 40 days of cold, moist stratification followed by warm, moist stratification.
Reproduction:
NA
Establishment:
Moderate
Lifespan:
Long
Survival:
NA
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Flooding
Low light
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Drought resilience
Erosion control
Forage production
Pollinator habitat
Increased soil health
Wildlife habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
Commercial availability:
Commonly available
Citations:
Pavek and Skinner 2013, USDA 2025.