I look forward to the responses as I intend to do the same up a dead elm and also a medium-sized Cornus Mas. I think it works really well for the once Bloomers as they can get all the sun they need before the tree leafs out. I've personally been considering Kiftsgate,Purezza and Bobby James. The Antiques forum has quite a few suggestions in old posts.

Thanks vv, the sale at Rose Petal Nursery is what made me want Lady Banks. $7 each.

When I first got to houzz, I remember reading a lot about a mermaid rose and how it was over-the-top vigorous. Maybe I'll look into that one as well.

You should search Jackie’s Lady Banks climbing on her house photos, beautiful indeed. But I don’t think you should pick Lady Banks though, it’s not just huge, it’s a giant, it would eat the tree plus your house and neighbors house.........I have about 2-3 climbers/ ramblers next to each tree, they didn’t take off yet, now we removed 9 trees and left 8 trunks for them to climb under the sun, they should do something this year.

I think putting a rose with your tree would be beautiful. Lady Banks would be awesome tho it may get huge ( I usually just go for it, and see what happens). I would like to recommend Mel’s heritage as a rose to consider for your project. One of the members here have pictures, and it is incredible. It is a rambler that re-blooms. I purchased mine from rogue valley as a band this winter, and it bloomed inside my garage. This is the link to the post with pictures.

[https://www.houzz.com/discussions/mels-heritage-dsvw-vd~1626797[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/mels-heritage-dsvw-vd~1626797)

I planting roses near trees. I am aware this is a difficult situation for most roses but I like to try :). I even planted right under a huge oak. The rose doesn’t bloom as much, but is still very healthy. This rose in my pictures has been under the tree for 2 years. It has grown well despite my neighbor’s teenage son shopping it down on accident last year. I just added a baby iceberg next to this one which seems to be doing alright. This rose gets about 4 hours of sunlight but I am heavy handed with the fertilizer, and water. I probably needed a much bigger rambler to tackle this tree, but I am going to give that rose a few more years.

I also have Buff Beauty, Mel’s heritage, and seagull under trees. They are too small to know what is going to happen yet.

I should also say that I don't think we will be in this house within 3-5 years, so if it takes 5 years to get completely out of hand, I won't be worried.

I'm more interested in the instant gratification since we won't be here long enough to enjoy the established plants.

Match typical full size for rose to current and near future size of tree so the next party doesn't have to deal with a mess. Also when trying to sell a house it's probably best not to have any headache situations on view - in some markets potential buyers will walk if there is anything off-putting visible at all.

I'll bring them a gallon of RoundUp to closing.

I might just end up taking my lone Joseph's Coat out of the urn and sticking it against the tree.

It would be the right proportion for the tree.

You’re a certified tree hugger now! Lol

Ohh I just saw you are not planning on being in that home very long. I would move your Joseph's coat like you mentioned, rather than trying to establish a baby rose under a tree. I don't think 3 years is long enough to get to enjoy much any new rose there unless it is already a large plant to begin with. At the end of the day it is you who needs to be happy tho, so follow your heart.