Cuttings from the fruit trees would not grow. So much easier to replace as
container growing plants in the spring. If you purchase with the same names
then originally and indirectly they would have been from the same as your
own. Fruit trees are all grown vegetatively from the first seedling or
mutation of that type.
However the rose would probably survive and grow given the treatment
you suggest. Use 9" lengths of last year's growth. Good luck.
Best Wishes.
"Kevin" wrote in message
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hi there!

Writing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

I've sold my house and will be moving out this weekend. I want to take
some branches from fruit trees (apple, cherry, pear) and red roses
that are about 25 years old.

Is it possible to grow anything from these branches and how would I go
about it transporting them/cultivating them despite this cold weather.
We're in the middle of winter right now, but this week in particular
is going to be hovering ever closer to the + side.

I was thinking of doing some cuttings and then wrapping the cut ends
with soaked paper towels and putting them in a plastic bag. Then
transfer them to a pot with soil and cultivating them indoors (of
course).