"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 ...

The Redbud tree is prized for much more than its small size might indicate. Adaptable and dependable, it provides year-round interest -- but is especially attractive in springtime. "Few trees herald ...

Q. Please tell me what this is. Is it the reason my redbud tree is dying by degrees? I’ve also seen some on my Japanese maple and a Virginia pine. Should I be worried? — J. Castelloe, Chesapeake. A.

Redbuds are an “understory tree,” which means they prefer to grow in the shade of another tree because they cannot tolerate our hot summer sun. If the tree is getting more sun now than in the past ...

What’s that pink glow? It’s redbud time! Few spring-flowering trees are more popular in the Chicago area than the redbud. Right-sized for small yards, it can be seen along many city blocks and ...

Q: My landscaper is recommending a redbud tree in the planter attached to my pool. I asked him if that’s a good tree to plant so close to the pool. He said it was, because it wasn’t messy and was ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a redbud tree that I planted last spring. Hurricane Ida blew all ...

Whether you're looking for a scenic spot or a family photo op, here are some of the best places to enjoy the Oklahoma redbuds ...

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 ...

Q: My eastern redbud, albeit, leaning, seems to be healthy and has bloomed for several years. I noticed in the spring that it has an area that is moist and weeping on its trunk. Should I be concerned ...