Common Wild Rose vs Round Leaf Hawthorn - TreeTime.ca

Common Wild Rose vs Round Leaf Hawthorn

Rosa woodsii

Crataegus rotundifolia (Crataegus cyclophylla)

Common Wild Rose
Round Leaf Hawthorn

Common Wild Rose produces attractive pink roses and edible bright red rosehips. This tough, native shrub is a beautiful, low-maintenance addition to any garden. Common Wild Rose is very similar to Alberta (Prickly) Wild Rose but with fewer thorns.

Getting its name from rounded, toothed leaves, the Round Leaf Hawthorn is a winter hardy shrub that grows small, red, berry-like fruits.

Commonly used for landscaping, this shrub can also be found along stream banks and in wooded areas. Caution is advised when handling the Round Leaf Hawthorn, as it can have sharp thorns approximately 1" long.