Kiftsgate Rose
I bought a batch of old-fashioned white rambling roses second-hand, back in the day, and planted them to climb up large trees in my garden. The Driveway garden's Gleditsia was paired with the rose Kiftsgate.
Old rose - Kiftsgate
Well done, me. It's the perfect rose for a large tree. Once-flowering, with fragrant flowers and so fat (touch wood) it's not been a bully. Mind you, the area is semi-shaded in summer. The wind teases the canes from time to time, and hooking them back up amongst the thorny branches of the Gleditsia is interesting.
Quasi-Disclaimer
My journal for 2010 only records my intention to plant it, and names it Kiftsgate. My attention to labelling details was a bit dodgy back then, so I hope I've got the name right. Hmm...
Rambler by the Driveway Garden