types of rose trees
Weeping rose trees are 4- to 6-foot standard forms grafted with a spreading ground cover rose such as the Red Meideland rose or the deep pink China Doll. Climbing roses such as the pink Renae take the cascade one step further, often draping close to the ground. Rose trees of 48 and 60 inches are used for this purpose.
Weeks Roses, a wholesale rose grower, uses miniature roses such as Gourmet Popcorn and the yellow and pink Rainbow's End for this type of tree rose. Christian Bedard, a hybridizer at Weeks Roses, recommends using miniature rose trees in rock gardens and for a spot of color in small spaces.