Redbud trees bloom early in the spring before the leaves come out. These trees are in the legume family with peas, lentils, beans, lupines, clover and kudzu. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria grow in the roots ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you spot lavender-pink flowers clustered on bare tree branches in early spring, you've probably ...

Q: I have what I believe to be a volunteer redbud tree in a spot that gets maybe an hour and a half of direct sun daily. I don’t want to leave it where it is, as it’s growing in what is not a good ...

Redbuds include some of our most charming native trees. In early spring, before leaf-out, a profusion of small, sweet pea–shaped, lavender-pink to rosy purple flowers appears on twigs, branches, and ...

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My redbud tree seems to be having problems, only half has bloomed this year, the other half is losing bark and has some dead-looking branches. I also see woodpeckers on the damaged parts. What is ...

It might not be as celebrated as the cherry blossoms of Washington D.C. — at least not yet — but the massive planting of native redbud trees with dense pink-purple blossoms along Pittsburgh’s North ...

One in an occasional series of guides on growing popular plants. Other guides include lenten rose, peony, azalea, elephant ear, coleus, lantana, coneflower, savory calamint and rudbeckia. The redbud ...

Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The state tree of Oklahoma, Eastern Redbud is a moderate to rapid-grower when ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley Farmers and Gardeners. Hope everyone enjoyed a blessed Easter with family and friends. Lots of Easter egg hunts occurred in the Valley last weekend. Backyard gardeners are ...

The redbud works well in sun or dappled shade as an understory tree. There are selections with glossy leaves Keep your eyes open for a variety called The Rising Sun, the hottest redbud around Plant in ...

Two women planting potted tree saplings in a backyard. - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Fall gives you the perfect opportunity to experiment with the best ways to plant trees in your yard. While you ...