The Dog Rose Rosa canina is autochthonous across all the south-west counties. Our most widespread and most frequently encountered rose. Occurs in open habitats and also along woodland edges and hedgerow & scrub.
Dog rose flowers are an important nectar source for insects and its fruits are a food source for birds such as blackbirds, redwings and waxwings. Rose hips are high in vitamin C and were traditionally used to make syrups taken to boost levels. Rose-hip oil is also a popular skincare product.
At Trebrown Nurseries we maintain our own registered seed stands on Trebrown Farm, which remain the only seed stand registered in Cornwall. Rosa canina is not a FRM controlled species, but is certified under the voluntary FRM scheme.
