A rose will not hurt a "HUGE" oak tree, either. I have two oaks on my property which both have trunks that are 3-4 feet in diameter. The trees are at least 5 stories tall. Coincidentally, I just rooted "Fortune's Double Yellow" specifically in order to make it grow up one of them.

Will climbing roses climb a tree?

Some climbing roses can climb trees, cover buildings, or yards of sturdy pergolas.

Will climbing roses damage wood?

Unfortunately, these vines can damage soft brick or mortar, and will also tear apart wood siding. Still other "vines" are actually sprawling shrubs with long supple stems that can easily be tied to a support and trained to grow upward without growing out. Climbing roses are a prime example.