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Redbud Trees are stunning deciduous trees that usher in spring with a beautiful show of color like no other tree. Redbuds are known for their small vibrant blooms that seemingly explode from delicate buds in early spring. In fact, Redbud flower blooms arrive well before the leaves have even emerged from their dormancy. The heart-shaped leaves of these trees shimmer in the sun and are always a focal point. Small, low maintenance, adaptable, and native to the US, Redbud Trees are the perfect addition to any yard or landscaping project.
If you know you’re ready to add a Redbud to your landscape, you’ll need to choose from various types. Popular Redbud Tree varieties vary in size, color, and fragrance. Here are some of our favorites:
Bloom Color: Purple
Mature Height: 20-30 feet tall
Mature Width: 20-30 feet
Soil Types: Adaptable
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
The dark pink flowers of the Eastern Redbud bloom early in the spring and immediately transform any yard! This tree is hardy, can withstand extreme temperature fluctuations, is drought-tolerant, and is adaptable to a variety of soils. Additionally, its sweet pea smell will add a beautiful fragrance to your landscape. The Eastern Redbud’s leaves change throughout the seasons, giving you color that lasts from spring to autumn. With green, heart-shaped leaves and dark pink-purple flowers in spring and summer, to a classic yellow for autumn, the Eastern Redbud doesn’t disappoint.
Bloom Color: Purple
Mature Height: 20-30 feet tall
Mature Width: 20-30 feet
Soil Types: Adaptable
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
The Forest Pansy Redbud is a fast-growing Redbud Tree that is similar in size to the Eastern and Oklahoma Redbuds. However, unlike other varieties, the Forest Pansy stands out for its striking wine-colored leaves that change to green in the summer and yellow in the fall. If you are looking for something a little different, you can’t go wrong with this variety.
Bloom Color: Rose-Purple
Mature Height: 20-30 feet tall
Mature Width: 20-30 feet
Soil Types: Adaptable
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
The Oklahoma Redbud has deep rose-purple springtime blooms and a stunning shape that makes it stand out. It is the most heat and drought-tolerant of the Redbud varieties, so it’s perfect for people who live in the dry, desert Southwest, or anywhere that experiences prolonged periods of drought and high heat.
Bloom Color: Pink
Mature Height: 6-10 feet tall
Mature Width: 6-10 feet
Soil Types: Adaptable
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
Few trees stand out like the Rising Sun Redbud. You will know that spring has sprung when you see the beautiful fuchsia blooms that cover this tree. This dwarf flowering tree has unique tri-colored leaves that blend sunny yellows and bright orange colors. It’ll make your landscape smell of fragrant orange blossoms. If you are looking for a tree that will be a focal point in your yard, the Rising Sun Redbud is an ideal choice.
Bloom Color: White
Mature Height: 20-30 feet tall
Mature Width: 20-30 feet
Soil Types: Adaptable
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
The Royal White Redbud is an exciting and unique Redbud variety! You’ll know it’s the end of winter when loads of bright white blooms arrive to usher in springtime. Once the spring blooms begin to fade, beautiful green heart-shaped leaves spring forth. If you want your yard to stand out from the rest, consider planting a Royal White and a second Redbed variety alongside it. This way, you get beautiful white blooms and heavenly purple blooms simultaneously.
Bloom Color: Lavender
Mature Height: 6-10 feet tall
Mature Width: 5-6 feet
Soil Types: Adaptable
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Drought tolerant
The Ruby Falls Redbud is a petite, one-of-a-kind, cascading beauty! With maroon-purple to dark green leaves from early spring to late fall and beautiful lavender blooms, you will be excited for spring to arrive each year. One of the great benefits of this dwarf weeping Redbud is that it’s small enough that you can grow it just about anywhere, even in containers. The Ruby Falls is a superb ornamental tree variety that is the perfect complement to an existing landscape. Alternatively, use it as an anchor on the corners of your home to completely transform the look of your property.
Once you’ve chosen the Redbud Tree that suits your landscape, you’ll be ready to plant. Redbuds are low maintenance and should be planted in moist, well-drained soil. They thrive in full sun to partial shade. Select the perfect spot and dig a hole that’s three times the size of your root ball. Make sure that your root ball is even with the ground once planted, and fill in the hole with soil. Then water deeply.
Adding Redbuds to your landscape will create bursts of color that are sure to impress. They also have pleasant fragrances, unlike some other flowering tree varieties. They are native and non-invasive, so you can feel good about planting them.
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