Lower Risk

Rosa gigantea (A Wild Rose)

(Rosa odorata var. gigantea)

Rosa gigantea is native to northeast India, northern Burma and southwest China. It is not known how long it has been in the ornamental plant trade for. There is no evidence that Rosa gigantea has naturalised in Australia, or elsewhere globally. It is known to be invasive anywhere globally. Rosa gigantea s a vigorous climber with scrambling branches that may impact surrounding species. Rosa gigantea has thorns that may cause harm to pets or humans and has hairs on its fruit that, if eaten, can cause irritation. Flowers are white, creamy or yellow and produce fruits that can be the size of a small apple. Fruits (hips) are persistent on the plant and are unlikely to be dispersed long distances. As a climbing rose, Rosa gigantea is suitable for climbing trellises.