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CHOOSE THE RIGHT PLANTS ∙ PART 2

Rosa harisonii

Rosa species

>30’

Hardy Shrub Roses – The only group of

roses discussed in this guide are those classified

as hardy shrub roses. A hardy shrub rose is

very cold-tolerant, requires no annual pruning

and only needs feeding in spring. These

include some of the oldest roses known to the

West, as well as some of the newest varieties

now sold commercially. Plant in well-drained

soil with added compost and full sun, and

irrigate twice a week.

R. foetida ‘Bicolor’ (Austrian Copper Rose)

• 5 ft. tall by 5 ft. wide; orange-yellow
  flowers on same plant May-June; loves heat;
  good in dry zones.
  R. harisonii (Harison’s Yellow) – 6-8 ft. tall
  by 6-8 ft. wide; yellow flowers May-June;
  blooms in fall if sheared after spring bloom;
  good against fence or wall; came west with
  pioneers.

R. rugosa (Sea Tomato) – 3-8 ft. tall and wide;

flowers single or double, white, dark red or

yellow; good as hedge; vigorous.

R. spinosissima (Scotch Rose) – 3- 4 ft. tall,

width varies; white or pink flowers May-

June; suckering roots spread vigor ously;

good as bank cover.

R. ‘Meidiland’ – 12 in. to 10 ft. tall, width

varies; white, pink, coral, red or ivory flowers;

use as ground cover, hedge, background, or

bank cover.

R. woodsii (Wood’s Rose) – 6 ft. tall by 6 ft.

wide; pink flowers, red rosehips; low-water

zones; native to the West.

Rosa rugosa hybrid

Rosa foetida ‘Bicolor’

Rosa woodsii Rosa harisonii

Shepherdia argentea

Shepherdia argentea

30’

Silver Buffaloberry – Native to the West,

this shrub tolerates cold, heat, drought,

poor soils and wind. It has insignificant

flowers that produce red-orange berries in

fall, loved by birds, tart in flavor, but good

in jam. Best suited to low-water or native

zones, because its spiny branches are not

friendly to garden around. Plant in full sun,

well-drained soil and a watering zone that

receives water once a week. This plant grows

6 ft. tall by 6 ft. wide. Not bothered by

rabbits, squirrels or deer.

SHRUBS