rose climbing into a tree?

 I'm considering training a large climbing rose (red multiflora-type,
unknown variety) into a Liquidamber tree.  Since it looks like once it
grows into the tree I'd have a hard time removing it, I figured I'd better
ask if anyone has regretted doing this.  I'm hoping it will be a solution
to the Rose Problem I inherited when I bought this house... this giant old
rose is growing at the base of a foundation block, where it would be
impractical to try and dig it out, but the tree shades it to a point that
it's infested with scale, aphids, powdery mildew, and, of course, the
ever-present black spot.  My theory is that, maybe by growing it into the
south side of the tree, it will get enough sun to be healthier.  I would
love any advice you all care to share.  
TIA,
 -- Susannah
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