Is this Harrison's Gold (Rosa harisonii)? - Knowledgebase Question

Name: Terry
Western NY (Zone 5b)

Question by FloraAdora
September 11, 2017

An elderly friend gave me this shrub rose which, years ago, could be found growing in old homestead gardens in the area. Over the last few years, I have seen much less of this thorny, yet beautiful rose. Is this Harrison's Gold?

Name: Rick R.
Minneapolis,MN, USA z4b,Dfb/a

A comment from Leftwood
September 11, 2017

Is it blooming now (September)? Harrison's Gold has only one flush of blooms in the spring.

Name: Terry
Western NY (Zone 5b)

A comment from FloraAdora
September 12, 2017

A photo of the rose was taken in May. So does it finally have a name? Appreciate your help.

A comment from RockhillGardener
December 17, 2022

Certainly appears to be Harisons Yellow. It has very vicious thorns. It is known by other names also such as Oregon Trail Rose, Yellow Rose of Texas, etc. It is legendary.

Name: Rick R.
Minneapolis,MN, USA z4b,Dfb/a

Answer from Leftwood
September 12, 2017

It sure looks like it. Practically speaking, there is only one yellow shrub rose from the first half of the last century (or earlier) in the USA. I'd say with 99% surety that it is Harrison's Yellow (actually, there is no Harrison's Gold).

Name: Terry
Western NY (Zone 5b)

A comment from FloraAdora
September 13, 2017

Thank you. Heirloom flowers are my gardening focus so I'm happy to have this beautiful rose.

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