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Is it a rambling rose? #846917

Asked August 23, 2023, 9:33 AM EDT

I have, what I believe to be, a rambling rose in the hedgerow of the property I bought ten plus years ago. I have seen no flowers of late (not sure when they might have been there last). When I research how to care for it (instead of letting it wild), I bump into articles about invasive Multiflora Rosa. How do I tell if this is something to cultivate (rambler) or if this is a plant to minimize? I do not have a photo but can send if needed. Again, no flowers of late, I count seven pilated leaves, not sure what a fringed stipule would look like, and currently no rose hips. Any insight would be appreciated before I put the energy into clearing the area and buying it a trellis :) Thanks much.

Broome County New York

Expert Response

Lynnette,

Thank you for your inquiry.  Below are some links to information on Multiflora rose that have some really good images of identifying characteristics that you can compare to your plant.  That way you can at least confirm or eliminate Rosa multiflora.

https://extension.psu.edu/multiflora-rose
https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/rosa-multiflora/

Without a bit more to go on (flowers or fruit) it would be difficult to positively identify the rose at this point in the season.  Maybe next year at flowering time - typically June around here.

Linda Svoboda
Horticulture Program Educator
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Broome County

An Ask Extension Expert Replied August 24, 2023, 9:54 AM EDT

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