The Redlands tree for March is the Cercis canadensis “Forest Pansy” or purple-leaved eastern redbud tree. This tree is one of a group of trees commonly called eastern redbuds. A member of Fabaceae ...

Eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis L.) is a small landscape tree that exhibits considerable morphological diversity, including variation in plant architecture, plant size, and flower and leaf colors.

Are you aware that Arbor Day in New York State is celebrated today, the last Friday in April? While I’m sure most people may have read or heard about it, in the course of our busy lives, Arbor Day isn ...

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 ...

As Arbor Day approaches, I thought I'd feature one of my favorite small trees, the eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis). When a redbud blossoms, its name notwithstanding, it is not the buds you notice ...

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 ...

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 ...

One of the first signs of spring is the bloom of the redbud trees. The eastern redbud (Cercis canadensis) is native to much of the eastern United States and Canada. It hides inconspicuously in the ...

The redbud (Cercis canadensis) is a universally loved small tree. The species is named for its native Canada. It’s the state tree of Oklahoma, where it’s also native. We have three different native ...

Redbuds in bloom are a most welcome harbinger of spring. Their dense clusters of magenta flowers bloom early, providing splashes of color against a winter landscape of browns and grays. Is the name ...