Multiflora rose (rosa multiflora)

This tree can be found along the Cob's way path in the Kanokolus bog preserve in Unity, ME. The multiflora rose, or rambler rose, is a woody shrub that can grow up to 10-15 feet in height. Leaves are compound and toothed and are typically 2-4 inches long. It is an invasive species that was brough from Japan to the U.S. in the late 1880s. It has become established most commonly in fields and meadows, along rivers and lakes, and shrublands. I chose to include this shrub as the bright red buds stood out to me. It was also quite invasive to the area it was in and it was interesting to see it wrap itself around the other shrubs.