Tombstone in Cochise County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
The Rose Bush Story
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 14, 2011
1. The Rose Bush Story Marker
The picture of the "World's Largest Rose Bush", that has been given you, was taken during the blooming in the month of April. The rose is a white Lady Banksia and the root was sent from Scotland in 1885. The bush was planted to climb over the woodshed. Mr. Macia tore down the shed and built a trellis.
The bush does not require feeding or spraying, but it does require pruning and watering. Several truck loads of brush are pruned from the bush each January. The blossom is a small white rose growing in clusters.
When Robert Ripley first called this bush "the world's largest" it was one-fourth its present size. It now covers more than 8,000 square feet. Walk under the bush out into the backyard, this the best view. You are welcome to take pictures.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 1885.
Location. 31° 42.724′ N, 110° 4.033′ W. Marker is in Tombstone, Arizona, in Cochise County. It can be reached from South 4th Street north of East Toughnut Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker hangs in the patio of the Rose
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Regionally, this marker is in the Sky Islands and in Southeastern Arizona. It is also in the American Southwest. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Gadsden Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Rose Tree (a few steps from this marker); Southern Pacific Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grand Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Brown's Hotel and Hafford's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Cochise County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Russ House (within shouting distance of this marker); Campbell & Hatch Saloon and Billiard Parlor (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Can Can Restaurant (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tombstone.
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 14, 2011
2. The Rose Bush Story Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 13, 2011
3. The Rose Bush Story Marker
Photographed by Denise Boose, June 14, 2011
4. The Rose Bush Story Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on March 11, 2012, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 18, 2026, by Denise Boose of Tehachapi, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
