Rose (Sweet Briar)

Common Name

Sweet Briar, Eglantine

Latin Name

Rosa rubiginosa

Status

Native and introduced.

Distribution

Localised.

Habitats

Hedgerows, disturbed sites.

Requirements

Well-drained neutral or calcareous soils.

Recommendations

An uncommon species in County Durham which is not recommended for general planting.

Origins/Provenance

Existing populations are wild. Use plants of local provenance. Allowing natural colonisation may be the preferred option.