What if you place a trellis that goes up to the base of the graft (where the
branches sprout from), and hide the pipe behind that? Don't tie the tree
stock to the wooden trellis because that gets weaker over time.

Also spray-paint the pipe to match the color of the trellis, or flat green
or flat black, that way you don't see shiny metal as easily.

Good luck
Sameer

"Debra Fritz" wrote in message
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Hi to All,

My friend has 2 or 3 tree roses and they are about 3-4' tall. When
they bloom, the tops become so heavy they pull the plants over and
threaten to snap the main stem ( cane?)

Does anyone know of a decorative support device that may be
commercially available to stop this problem? We have checked with
several nurseries and they have nothing available except the
suggestion to use a piece of pipe ( metal or PVC). She is hoping to
find something more decorative than that.

TIA,

Debra