Well, yes it is possible to prune a tree rose so that it "might"
sprout from the bottom of the stem into a shrubby type rose. The odds
are highly against it however.
Even if you did get the trunk to sprout, it would not be the same
variety as the blooming top.
You may even the root stock may sprout if you cut back the top and the
trunk. (rarely) and even if it did, the root stock is usually R.
multiflora. A single small white rose that is almost as exciting as a
wild blackberry bush in bloom.
Tree roses are not bred but grafted. The typical tree rose is made up
of three types of roses. Root, 'trunk' and blooming top are each from
a different variety.
If you want a rose "bush" of the same variety as the blooming top of
your tree, I would strongly suggest you start new plants from top
cuttings rather than attempt any pruning to force a standard rose into
bush form. I'm sorry, but it does not work.
Search - none really. I'm a good gardener, an Ohio Certified Master
Gardener with certification from Ohio State University Department of
Agriculture. But if you want additional information, I will send you
to a "growing roses" page where you can find information and rose
growing contacts nationwide and worldwide.
In the name of full disclosure, I must tell you the "Growing Roses"
page is mine. - http://www.archaeolink.com/growing_roses_rose_gardening.htm
Happy Gardening
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