Rosa roxburghii, Chestnut Rose Species Rhododendron pale pink or white flowers

pale pink or white flowers in clusters beneath the foliage

followed by tiny

Erosion Control: Its strong root system helps stabilize soil

western Asia

but looks super cool when it is fruiting

Rosa roxburghii, Chestnut Rose Species Rhododendron pale pink or white flowersUSDA 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