It has few to numerous stems arising from the base. The trunk bark is grayish-brown to brown and smooth. Petioles are 1-1.3 cm long, and the stipules are often glandular. The hypanthium is glabrous to pubescent. Calyx is five-lobed.
Stamens are numerous and attached to the rim of the hypanthium.
The fruit is an achene. This fruiting accessory is commonly called a hip. Multiflora rose is native to Japan, Korea, and portions of China. It was introduced into the east coast of North America, via Japan, as an ornamental. This recommendation, which continued for many years, was supplemented by a number of state conservation agencies who supported the planting of this species for wildlife cover and food.