VALUE AND USE
SPECIES: Rosa multiflora | Multiflora Rose 



WOOD PRODUCTS VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


IMPORTANCE TO LIVESTOCK AND WILDLIFE : 
The persistent fruits of multiflora rose are an important food source
for birds and mammals [5,14].  The fruits and leaves are consumed by the
following [5,6,7,14]:

        grouse           pheasant        oppossum
        rabbit           skunk           coyote
        black bear       beaver          bobwhite quail
        mouse

Extensive browsing of multiflora rose by white-tailed deer has been
noted in Ohio and Illinois [20,24].  Rabbits browse the canes,
particularly in winter [5].



PALATABILITY : 
NO-ENTRY


NUTRITIONAL VALUE : 
NO-ENTRY


COVER VALUE : 
Multiflora rose forms extremely dense, impenetrable thickets which are
ideal nesting and escape cover for many birds and small mammals
[5,6,14].


VALUE FOR REHABILITATION OF DISTURBED SITES : 
Multiflora rose was used for stabilizing disturbed sites from the 1950's
to the 1970's due to its rapid growth and ability to adapt to adverse
soil conditions.  It has been used extensively in strip mine
reclamation in the East to prevent soil erosion [13,16].  It is now
considered a pest species, and in many states its use is regulated or
prohibited [14].


OTHER USES AND VALUES : 
NO-ENTRY


MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS : 
Multiflora rose is an increaser under heavy browsing [24].  It is
susceptible to the viral disease rose rosette [14].  Several insect
species adversely affect its growth [14].

Related categories for Species: Rosa multiflora | Multiflora Rose