Q: I planted a gorgeous Rising Sun redbud two weeks ago. The leaves are going partially limp and I’m worried about my expensive tree. — Missy Garrett, Decatur A: I agree that this tree, whose real ...

Q. What do you think caused these black spots on my Rising Sun redbud leaves? The tree was just planted on Mother’s Day. — T. Hill, Suffolk Redbud is susceptible to a number of fungal leaf spots. By ...

We would love to grow a redbud in our backyard, but we’ve heard that their life spans aren’t very long. Are they still worth growing? If so, can you give us any tips for success? One of my favorite ...

Q : After I gave blood, the Arkansas Blood Bank gave me a redbud stick. We planted it in April 2022. I am happy with its progress, but was wondering if some strategic pruning might make a more ...

Spring color has arrived with blooming trees painting the landscapes around the county. The perfect companion tree for spring flowering dogwoods is the redbud (Cercis canadensis). Even though the tree ...

Redbuds are a hallmark of early spring, their rosy-lavender blooms closely hugging the naked branches of the small trees. After the flowery show, the heart-shaped foliage provides a quiet backdrop.