Grows in almost all soils, in full sun or partial shade. Can grow to 15 ft., but is best kept pruned to smaller size. Grows in zones 4-9. Space plants 1-2 ft. Grows to 7 ft. tall in full sun and requires well drained soil.
Spines make an effective barrier and plants produce loads of healthy orange hips in fall.
Space plants 2 ft. apart. Seeds need 60 days cold treatment before sowing. A favorite hedge plant for years. Slow growing and long lived. Space plants 1 ft. apart.