What is Eastern RedBud?

East redbud is small ornamental trees originally in North America. It is a state tree of Oklahoma and is remarkable for its magnificent spring flowers, a series of thick clusters of pink flowers covering every branch. This flower display is responsible for the popularity of the Eastern RedBud as a landscape function. They can be found to the north like New England, but are more often south in milder areas. The southern limit of the tree range extends to Mexico.

This is a relatively short tree that some consider to be a shrub, with ripe trees reaching 20-30 feet (6-9 m), but growing rapidly. Growth of 1–2 feet (30–60 cm) per year is typical of young East RedBud. Its thin branches stretch from one or more short strains and typical of a range of 25-3 to 35 feet (8-10 to 10 m). Frequetento random growth requires pruning. As the tree grows, it is likely that thin branches bend under the weight of the leaves and may be required to prunST and sidewalks.

well -drained slightly acidic soil is ideal for East RedBud. It passes in full sunlight, but unlike many other flowering trees, they can also cope with the shadow and often grow under larger trees. Eastern REDBUD also requires regular, consistent humidity and, depending on the climate, irrigation may be required from time to time.

In spring, the East Redbud flower will be. Each flower is about half an inch (1.5 cm) and grows in short stems along the branches and trunk. These flowers appear on otherwise bare branches before the leaves have grown. Landscapes often grow evergreen for East RedBuds for visual conforcaring to excel in the flowers.

dark green leaves appear shortly after flowers have dropped. These wide heart-shaped leaves are usually 3-5 inches (7-12 cm), while small hair growing on the underside. OnAutumn will become a gold yellow for the second striking display of brilliant colors.

illness and insects are rarely a problem for East redbud. They are present, they are most often harassment and usually do not pose a serious problem. But it is a short -term tree that rarely lives for more than 30 years.