| Few floral creations can measure up to the drama | | | | The beautiful rose tree is a favorite centerpiece |
| and sheer elegance of a rose tree garden. Also | | | | at the most luxurious weddings and other high |
| known as rose standards, these cultured little rose | | | | society events. They also grace the formal |
| trees are the result of delicate grafting and | | | | gardens of some of the world's most elite |
| painstaking care to design a miniature tree with a | | | | homes. Landscapers often combine several rose |
| full diadem of roses.Rose trees can be found | | | | trees in a garden to create the ultimate cultured |
| from three- to 60-feet tall, each more majestic | | | | and cultivated look. Artisans can create |
| than the last. With their long, thin stems | | | | spectacular displays using one solid color rose, or |
| supporting a full canopy of roses on top, the | | | | they can combine colors and patterns for an |
| effect is often breathtaking. You may be | | | | entirely different effect. Single-toppers can be |
| wondering how florists create such a work of art | | | | staged with double-toppers, or they can use all |
| from flowers that start out with no resemblance | | | | one size, and whether the décor displays just |
| to the rose tree. | | | | one rose tree or dozens, the look is spectacular. |
| A rose tree is the result of grafting portions of | | | | Pruning is everything when it comes to keeping a |
| three rose plants together. The slender, graceful | | | | rose tree looking spectacular. The grower |
| trunk is dissected from a single rose plant; the | | | | can determine the shape and style of the rose |
| root structure is grafted to the bottom of the | | | | tree canopy as they carry out the pruning. |
| trunk, and the collection of roses is grafted to the | | | | Pruning is limited only to the floral top of the tree, |
| top. Out of three separate plants, these floral | | | | never the cane, and is important to keep the |
| artisans produce a stunning rose tree. | | | | rose tree disease-free and keep the weight on |
| Horticulturists can choose to include just one, or | | | | the slender stem balanced. The cane needs to |
| two, or three colors of roses in the crown. | | | | be cared for properly to safeguard from those |
| Many rose handlers enjoy grafting the | | | | predators that target rose plants. |
| double-decker rose tree, in which a second crown | | | | In the coldest weather, it is best to move your |
| of blooms is placed atop the first crown. The | | | | rose tree indoors, if it is in a pot, to keep it safe |
| effect is high elegance, especially when florists | | | | from freezing. If your rose tree must remain |
| choose to give the tree a cascade or weeping | | | | outside, wrap the stem and topsoil in mulch for |
| appearance. The result is elegant, supremely | | | | protection. |
| beautiful, but somewhat demanding on the | | | | Possibly the most demanding of all rose-inspired |
| delicate stem or trunk. The stem of the rose | | | | floral designs, rose trees have adorned cathedrals, |
| tree is always staked to reinforce its support | | | | estates, castles, and the most extravagant public |
| capabilities, and to provide a barrier from the | | | | and private gardens around the world. |
| scorching summer sun and the frigid cold winter. | | | | |